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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Recent Examples of slouches
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
  1. slugs
  2. drags
  3. drones
  4. crawls
  5. bums
  6. shuffles
  7. loafers
  8. creeps
Noun
  • Mulch also helps suppress weeds and dissuades strawberry pests like slugs.
    — Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
  • If your garden has been beset by destructive crawling insects like ants, beetles, and slugs, pesticides often seem like the clear solution.
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of slugs
Verb
  • The latest consumer price report has arrived, offering a closer look at the country’s economic pulse and how everyday Americans are faring as the war with Iran drags on.
    — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • As litigation drags on, the plaintiff will necessarily require a higher settlement amount to compensate for the fees incurred so far and this will make the case more difficult to settle.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of drags
Noun
  • Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said Ukraine launched at least 637 drones in the direction of the Russian capital from Monday night into Tuesday morning, of which at least 197 were shot down by Russian air defenses over the capital region.
    — David Brennan, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The Baltimore County Police Department and Baltimore County Fire Department assisted Maryland Natural Resources Police in the search, which involved patrol boats, helicopters, drones, and rescue divers.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of drones
Verb
  • Researchers have developed a new control framework that enables humanoid robots to perform agile movements, including army crawls, breakdancing and backflips.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Markets do not hold still for a year and a half while your deal crawls through due diligence.
    — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of crawls
Noun
  • For families Apart from the family-sized villa estates and kid-friendly menus, Nihi has a host of activities that will please even the youngest beach bums.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The Coliseum stayed in business for 500 years, bums in seats twice a week, watching people hack each other to death.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Definition of bums
Verb
  • In the clip, Dawkins shuffles out onto the field with no shirt, a pair of Crocs and a clear plastic bag ready to get the ol' inside-out treatment.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • An exhibition game also shuffles the storylines — some players emerge, others might fade.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of shuffles
Noun
  • Run to snag Madewell flats, loafers, and moccasins before fall, and explore more styles, below.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Pack the wrinkle-resistant sweater for work trips and style it with wide-leg pants, loafers, and jewelry for a smart-looking outfit.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of loafers
Verb
  • The polarizing quarterback will start Cleveland's exhibition opener at Chicago on Saturday — his first game action since 2024 — and Shedeur Sanders will play in the second half as the Browns' QB competition creeps toward a conclusion.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Moura can only laugh at the absurd timing, though a hint of understandable frustration still creeps into his recollection.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of creeps

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