as in to blame
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of
London reviewers slagged off the new play for being another kitchen-sink drama
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Recent Examples of slag
The Athletic Nhl,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Navel gazing obsession with one Twitter account and slagging colleagues.
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George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
14 Aug. 2024
Daniel Bain,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Any form of coal ash, including fly ash, bottom ash, boiler slag, wet or dry, can be converted into six high-purity mineral fibers that can be used in various industries.
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Nick Franck,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Verb
That’s not meant to slag his breakout 30-goal season, though.
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The Athletic Nhl,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Navel gazing obsession with one Twitter account and slagging colleagues.
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George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
14 Aug. 2024
Noun
Abandoned coal mines and slag piles – mountains of waste left over from steel, mining and coal operations – continue to contribute dissolved materials to southwestern Pennsylvania waters.
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Daniel Bain,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Any form of coal ash, including fly ash, bottom ash, boiler slag, wet or dry, can be converted into six high-purity mineral fibers that can be used in various industries.
—
Nick Franck,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slag
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Before the earthquakes, the government generally defended its national health system as robust, blaming shortcomings on sanctions imposed by the United States.
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This ruling compels companies to confront systemic biases embedded in their hiring data, rather than solely blaming technology.
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Some 15,000 years ago the Missoula Floods tore across the region, laying down the windblown silt, gravel, and basalt cobbles that still feed the vines today.
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The Hansen Dam Aquatic Center pool was constructed in 1999 in a $15-million project to replace a previous pool in the area that was filled with silt.
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The program posed a massive political problem for Mamdani, who’s been criticized by both his allies and opponents for his stance.
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While state studies have criticized the state’s education governance model, voters have rejected at least four attempts dating back to 1928 to reform the position.
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Little filth flies such as drain flies breed in sludge and decaying matter that can build up in drain pipes, says Oi.
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The 29-year-old has arrived at Rolling Stone’s office in distressed cutoff denim shorts and custom boots self-designed to look like she’s been trekking through sludge à la Kate Moss at Glastonbury 2005.
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If these rotations fail to get results, will Spo take the blame or will fans forget his history and fault the player who is underperforming?
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The lawsuit also faulted organizers for not ensuring attendees did not have weapons, tear gas or bear spray, for allowing attendees to enter the festival from multiple unmonitored points and for not imposing security measures after problems at previous events.
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And we are asked to make the leap ourselves—men were also sacrificed as dross.
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The downside of all of these riches is the dross accompanying the gold.
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The Department of Licenses and Inspections responded to the scene and condemned the house, which sustained considerable damage.
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While Washington blamed Iran and condemned the attack, Gulf states were left with lingering questions about the extent of American willingness to confront Tehran on their behalf.
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The waste also affects consumers’ wallets when food is thrown out too soon.
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The fashion industry is the second-biggest consumer of water and is responsible for up to 8% of global carbon emissions and millions of tons of textile waste, according to the Geneva Environment Network.
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“Slag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slag. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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