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
Elias Burke, New York Times, 9 June 2026
And that's not to imply that Demidov and Sennecke were slouches this year.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
But this is no group of slouches.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 May 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
Kristina Rutkowski, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
France, who are aiming to reach their third successive World Cup final, are among the tournament favourites, and Senegal (current African champions, on the pitch at least) are no slouches either.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 9 June 2026
And that's not to imply that Demidov and Sennecke were slouches this year.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
But this is no group of slouches.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 May 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
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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But in the garden, chervil is a powerhouse plant that can deter slugs and snails, while attracting beneficial bugs like hoverflies and ladybugs.—
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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The rest of the film drags, the pacing falters, and the story inches toward a mediocre conclusion.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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Expectations of higher oil prices as the war drags on have kept long-term bond yields elevated, causing mortgage rates to mostly trend higher.—
Alex Veiga,
Fortune,
12 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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At sunset, the city starts glowing around you while traffic crawls silently below.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Critics on the Croisette are starting to resemble that classic comic-strip panel in which an explorer crawls desperately across the sand toward an oasis that’s only a mirage.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 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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At the sound of morning prayers, an older Clarissa awakens from this dream and shuffles out to her lawn, where the leafy bush has been replaced with the industrial skyline of Lagos.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 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
Noun
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The actress’ shoes go against the current trend of flat, minimalist leather loafers.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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Driver loafers are traditionally meant for long road trips, as the soft, flexible outsole provides maximum grip on car pedals.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
14 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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Humidity creeps back into the picture on Sunday with highs in the low 90s, increasing clouds and brisk southwest winds ahead of a strong cold front.—
Tammie Souza,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Slouches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slouches. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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