as in slugs
a lazy person
is no slouch when it comes to cooking
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as in drags
to move slowly
slouched towards the church as if going to his own funeral
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Recent Examples of slouches
Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
From top to bottom the team has few slouches and the play of the top pair in particular is driving things.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
As the defending state Division 1 champions, the Cougars are no slouches.
—Mitch Stephens, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Mar. 2026
O’Connor and Brown are no slouches either; both are capable of starting and playing at a high level.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
The unique patchwork design comes together to create a wavy, flame-like pattern up that goes up the shaft of the boot, which fits snuggly around the leg but slouches slightly around the top.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
And the other starters in the secondary are no slouches, either.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
In many quarters, there’s a general consensus that the rough beast, in Yeats’ words, slouches toward Bethlehem to be born.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The Broncos have been no slouches on defense, either.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 19 Dec. 2025
Kristina Rutkowski, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
But this is no group of slouches.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
From top to bottom the team has few slouches and the play of the top pair in particular is driving things.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
As the defending state Division 1 champions, the Cougars are no slouches.
—Mitch Stephens, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Mar. 2026
O’Connor and Brown are no slouches either; both are capable of starting and playing at a high level.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
The unique patchwork design comes together to create a wavy, flame-like pattern up that goes up the shaft of the boot, which fits snuggly around the leg but slouches slightly around the top.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
And the other starters in the secondary are no slouches, either.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
In many quarters, there’s a general consensus that the rough beast, in Yeats’ words, slouches toward Bethlehem to be born.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The Broncos have been no slouches on defense, either.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 19 Dec. 2025
Verb
The effortlessly cool shape sits low on the hips, with a shorter inseam that slouches through a subtle, flattering drape.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slouches
Noun
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Toads help control snails, slugs, caterpillars, and other invertebrates—pests that have the potential to harm your garden plants, says Amarello.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
6 May 2026
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Similarly, slugs and snails are less likely to travel across jagged surfaces, which can make pine cones a helpful barrier around vulnerable plants like lettuce or hostas.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Analysts have repeatedly warned that if the war drags on and supply chains are disrupted for long enough, prices for gas and a range of other goods could continue to climb.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Our older cat has no interest in them whatsoever, but our newest baby, Pip, drags his all around the house.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Squad and platoon leaders can quickly launch drones to scout terrain, identify enemy positions and adjust movements without waiting for external support.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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If there were a fight over Taiwan, the island or the US could use drones to target Chinese ships or aircraft carrying possibly hundreds of thousands of PLA troops across the Taiwan Strait for an assault and occupation.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Leclerc crawls through the long right-hand Turn 12, where Lindblad moves ahead again.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Think about how often your toddler crawls near the dog bed or your kids toss pet toys around the living room.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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History buffs, avid hikers, music lovers, wine aficionados, and beach bums will all find a town to love in the Old Dominion.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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For ski bums looking to hit the Colorado slopes without slogging through I-70 traffic, there’s no better destination than Winter Park.—
Sarah Cahalan,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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Tristan returns home and greets James while Siegfried shuffles the woman out the window.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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That is not unique — Major League Baseball’s offseason shuffles along at a deliberate pace, just as the Dodgers historically have liked.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Footwear can run the gamut from platform sandals to loafers to sneakers.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Thanks to the rubber slip-resistant outsole, these loafers provide great stability, especially on icy and muddy ground in winter and spring.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Mira’s politics are still primarily shaped by her parents, but the culture creeps in.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Mildew creeps along the corners of the tub.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Slouches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slouches. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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