SLOUCHES Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

slouches 1 of 2

noun

plural of slouch

as in slugs

a lazy person is no slouch when it comes to cooking

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slouches

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of slouch

as in drags

to move slowly slouched towards the church as if going to his own funeral

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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

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Noun

Families can learn about slugs, spiders, vultures and more during Creepy Critters Month at the Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road, a park district news release said.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
With the light load of powder that was behind them, these slugs couldn’t possibly have killed the tigress unless an extremely lucky shot had put them into a vital area at very close range.

— Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026

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For anyone living in a household where someone snores, wakes up with headaches or drags through the day, Jack Black’s candid podcast conversation about his CPAP machine offers a familiar reference point.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
Those votes are increasingly challenging for some GOP senators as the war drags on.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of drags

Noun

Qatar and Oman have also been attacked by Iranian drones and missiles.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Moldova reports another drone incursion During the aerial barrages, drones have repeatedly strayed into neighboring countries, unnerving leaders who are wary of Russia and fear being dragged into conflict.

— Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

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There’s also a less than 10% chance of showers, if one of the hurricanes crawls farther up the coast, according to Wofford.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Hairy-nosed wombat births are hard to spot, as after about a 30-day pregnancy, the joey crawls into its mother’s pouch.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of crawls

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Within the often zany and slapstick realm of Bob’s Burgers, Tina still manages to steal the show with her singular voice, romantic fantasies, and obsessions with unicorns and boy bums.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2026
Kennedy’s Albany is a vital, violent place, a hothouse of gangsters, pool hustlers, bums, crooked politicians, and showgirls.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of bums

Noun

Dress it up with your everyday pair of jeans and loafers, or the matching shorts for a comfy day indoors.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 26 Sep. 2026
Try pairing a striking wine red rugby shirt with ivory corduroy pants to channel fall’s cozy aesthetic, then finish the look with matching loafers and a neutral belt.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of loafers

Verb

There’s often a moment leading up to a loss when the doubt creeps in, the confidence gets rattled and the composure gets compromised.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
However, if light still creeps in under the door or the edges of windows, try light blocking foam or strips, which may be sold as draft stoppers or weatherproofing materials.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

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