as in slug
a lazy person
is no slouch when it comes to cooking
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Recent Examples of slouch
Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2025
Like Bloodlines, Weapons is no slouch overseas for an early worldwide tally of $170 million or thereabouts.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
Laura Campedelli, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
Unwinding after a long day is important, but spending hours slouched on the couch watching TV isn’t helping your waistline.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Noun
Black boots with just a slight slouch to them are the ideal choice for someone who wants a sleeker way to test the trend.
—Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2025
Like Bloodlines, Weapons is no slouch overseas for an early worldwide tally of $170 million or thereabouts.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
The weights may cause some people to slouch or lean forward.
—Laura Campedelli, Verywell Health, 10 July 2025
Unwinding after a long day is important, but spending hours slouched on the couch watching TV isn’t helping your waistline.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slouch
Noun
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Lack of slug may end up haunting them in the postseason.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Place a piece of 6 x 6-inch piece of cardboard or thin plywood on the garden surface to attract slugs, then check under it every morning.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Any resulting court case within the Defense Department's own legal system could result in counter lawsuits, which could drag on for months.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
17 Sep. 2025
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Need to know Nvidia probe drags on.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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During one such strike last week, around two dozen Russian drones entered Poland -- by far the largest-ever of Russian drones into NATO airspace.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Within the last week, Russian drones were shot down in NATO airspace over Poland and Romania.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And to get there, visitors will have to make their way through scare zones brimming with crawling monsters and roaring chainsaws.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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Insects crawled through clinical areas, and staff food was stored alongside medical supplies.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When law enforcement showed up, Davis asked to have his hands cuffed in front of him, so as not to aggravate his bum shoulder.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
16 Sep. 2025
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Celebratory backslaps, encouraging bum-pats and the fall of opposition wickets celebrated en masse are often an indication of a team’s togetherness.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The massive cuts to the program remain to be seen as prices continue to creep ever higher for beneficiaries.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Coachella hasn’t sold out since 2023, despite its release dates creeping earlier in the calendar each year.—
Arielle Gordon,
Pitchfork,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For men, chunky loafers, caps, patterned scarves, and structured satchels will polish off any look.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Sep. 2025
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For shoes that complete any work outfit, opt for classic loafers, a shoe that Dakota Johnson, Jane Fonda, and other celebs have stepped out in recently.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gakpo is deeper, and Wirtz pushes forward as the central member of Liverpool’s forward line, while Ekitike shuffles across as the left of the trio.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Declining enrollment means the district may need to shuffle schools, students, or teachers to ensure each school is well attended, and the student-teacher ratios are well-balanced.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Slouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slouch. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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