as in slug
a lazy person
is no slouch when it comes to cooking
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Recent Examples of slouch
Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 30 May 2026
South Florida was no slouch this year, also picking up four new Bib Gourmands and four new Recommendeds, for a total of 75 restaurants in the region with Michelin accolades.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
Even factors as simple as lying in bed or slouching over can affect the nasal cycle.
—Adam Taylor, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The Fitbit Air is no slouch on this front, either.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 30 May 2026
South Florida was no slouch this year, also picking up four new Bib Gourmands and four new Recommendeds, for a total of 75 restaurants in the region with Michelin accolades.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Verb
Making matters worse, and despite the DOGE rhetoric, the federal government continues to slouch toward insolvency.
—Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026
Even factors as simple as lying in bed or slouching over can affect the nasal cycle.
—Adam Taylor, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slouch
Noun
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Although the scent of mint is deeply appealing to most human noses, many pests don’t like the smell or taste of mint – including slugs and snails.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
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Hand remove the slugs to eliminate them from your plants.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Verb
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As the conflict in the Middle East has dragged on, pressure has been building on Capitol Hill to intervene.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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In an unprecedented moved in May, Lebanon filed a formal complaint against Iran at the United Nations Security Council, directly accusing Tehran of violating the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations for interfering in its sovereign decisions and dragging the country into war.—
Mireille Rebeiz,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The department has used both drones and its structural firefighting robot in its efforts to extinguish the Boyle Heights fire.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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In May 2026 the Royal Australian Navy awarded it its first international defense contract, ordering P4 Transwing drones for autonomous maritime logistics, with an option on larger P5 models from 2027.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 21,
New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Verb
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As pests crawl through it, its jagged edges scrape their exoskeletons, dehydrating and killing them.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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For cybersecurity companies, identifying a digital agent crawling a website used to be enough evidence of malicious activity.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
Noun
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For those caught unaware, the flies will also happily lay eggs in convenient openings such as the nose, mouth, ears, eyes, and even the bum, if available.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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The Kings will inevitably be criticized for making a series of bad decisions and bum deals while Fox, Barnes and Brown grace the game’s grandest stage a year after being cast off under questionable circumstances.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The look of elation that creeps over his face is a perfect encapsulation of everything that long-suffering Knicks fans were feeling when the ad aired.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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But the sheer brutality and creeping terror of the simplistic opening scene makes the rest of the film — with its gratuitous set pieces and CGI gore — seem much more inelegant.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
Noun
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The breadth of accessories increases season after season, with summer loafers and sneakers crafted from fine leathers, such as deerskin, and leather and canvas bags.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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Shoppers appreciate that their loafer-like silhouette is stylish enough to wear to the office or for everyday outings while still offering the comfort and durability of sneakers.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Manager John Schneider is now forced to shuffle players like Andrés Gimenez and Ernie Clement at shortstop, often platooning Gimenez, and inserting lesser hitters at second base.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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After about 10 minutes of sitting frozen in place, the seven-year-old shuffled out of the room with his mother, sister and grandmother.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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“Slouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slouch. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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