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as in slaps
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
the two boxers were so exhausted they just slogged each other indiscriminately
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2
as in struggles
to devote serious and sustained effort
slogging their way through a pile of paperwork
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3
as in licks
to strike repeatedly
the feisty woman was still slogging her would-be attacker when the police arrived
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as in shuffles
to move heavily or clumsily
Gramps never tired of telling how he had to slog through the snow in order to get to school
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Recent Examples of slogs
Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
New opportunities But as China's domestic economy slogs through a transition away from real estate, its companies are turning overseas.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slogs
Verb
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Instead, Ted slaps him in the face, twice.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
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Anthony thinks his fiancé wants a mother more than a partner, so Giuseppe slaps a pie into his face?—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The allowance, introduced last year, is almost 10 times the minimum wage in Jakarta and 20 times the minimum wage in poorer regions, as Indonesia struggles with a cost-of-living crisis.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
1 Sep. 2025
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The Chrisleys took in Chloe amidst Kyle’s legal issues and struggles with substance abuse.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hart opted to rap his part, which delighted his ecstatic band-members, the reggae-rhythm providing a steady groove and allowing for Mayer and Anastasio to trade licks back-and-forth.—
Shirley Halperin,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Because global air travel shuffles millions of people around the world daily, an outbreak of a very contagious disease anywhere can become a threat everywhere.—
Amy E. Stambach,
The Conversation,
12 Aug. 2025
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With Noni Madueke doubled up on out wide, Zubimendi shuffles backwards to receive the pass, and then fires a pass into Martin Odegaard, breaking the first two lines of the opposition’s 4-4-2 defensive block.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This has been a turbulent window for Villa, not only against the backdrop of such challenges but also the toils involved in moving current players on.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Mets starter David Peterson surrendered eight runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out one over just two innings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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Barnett allowed five runs on eight hits with a strikeout and no walks.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Harrison stabs Prater with the needle and knocks the billionaire out.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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When cosmic rays — including, in part, plain old protons from the Sun’s solar wind — strike the Moon, the recoil from those heavy elements knocks them into an excited state.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Now retired, Andra loved her job working for the federal government and strives to make a difference in the world around her.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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The brand strives to offer a premium denim look at prices more accessible than other premium denim brands.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Slogs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slogs. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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