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
Jesse Newell, New York Times, 15 May 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
Yes, Arrowhead Stadium will be a friendlier environment then, but those two opponents aren’t exactly slouches either.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 15 May 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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The reflective foil discourages unwanted insects and pests like slugs from approaching and harming the plants, but actually helps to attract butterflies.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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For example, mint helps repel slugs; thyme improves the flavor of lettuce and repels aphids.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
Verb
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In a chilling sequence, Dennis ties a garbage bag over Mallory’s head and drags her into the woods.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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The United States’ stockpiles of crude oil, gasoline and diesel are falling fast as the war with Iran drags on.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Earlier in the month, Iranian drones heavily damaged a passenger terminal at Kuwait’s main airport, killing one person and wounding dozens.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
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Beyond air hockey, the team’s innovation also has some potential applications for training other autonomous systems like drones, vehicles, robots, etc.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 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 style is tasteful and refined; silk scarves, leather loafers, and chic blazers are typical attire.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Below, shop Martha Stewart’s easy slip-on sneakers, a podiatrist’s go-to loafers, and the comfy-chic travel shoes shoppers swear by.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
Verb
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This is where over-reliance creeps in.—
Gregory Lipich,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Hesitation creeps in, options narrow and teams begin playing within themselves.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
18 May 2026
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“Slouches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slouches. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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