as in dragging
to move slowly
slouched towards the church as if going to his own funeral
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Recent Examples of slouching
More a laundry tote, perhaps, than a proper hamper, but the canvas keeps this from any kind of slouching.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
Poor Posture Poor posture, like slouching or hunching over a desk, puts constant stress on your muscles and joints.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2026
Even factors as simple as lying in bed or slouching over can affect the nasal cycle.
—Adam Taylor, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026
Twenty years after it was released, Fox News began slouching toward Bethlehem.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2026
Interiors strike a balance between upscale chic—with slouching sofas and armchairs upholstered in a lilac linen that references blooms that peek out around the property—and exceedingly minimal, with modern fireplaces and infinity pools.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Hallorann, now plagued by aggrieved spirits after opening his mental lockbox, sees a headless ghost slouching towards him through the flames.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025
The wall sit also engages your core muscles, which helps maintain proper posture and prevent slouching.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 31 Oct. 2025
Holmes' take on her grand entrance as Joey Potter got big laughs, with the actress immediately crossing her arms, slouching her shoulders and making a crooked face.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Apr. 2026
Poor Posture Poor posture, like slouching or hunching over a desk, puts constant stress on your muscles and joints.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2026
Even factors as simple as lying in bed or slouching over can affect the nasal cycle.
—Adam Taylor, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026
Twenty years after it was released, Fox News began slouching toward Bethlehem.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2026
Interiors strike a balance between upscale chic—with slouching sofas and armchairs upholstered in a lilac linen that references blooms that peek out around the property—and exceedingly minimal, with modern fireplaces and infinity pools.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Hallorann, now plagued by aggrieved spirits after opening his mental lockbox, sees a headless ghost slouching towards him through the flames.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025
The wall sit also engages your core muscles, which helps maintain proper posture and prevent slouching.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 31 Oct. 2025
Holmes' take on her grand entrance as Joey Potter got big laughs, with the actress immediately crossing her arms, slouching her shoulders and making a crooked face.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slouching
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In a four-game span, the Philadelphia 76ers star received a technical foul for shoving Donte DiVincenzo, and flagrant fouls for dragging Mitchell Robinson to the floor and swiping Brunson in the head.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Throughout Orbán’s re-election campaign, the media controlled by his governing Fidesz party depicted Magyar as a reckless enemy of peace, bent on dragging Hungary into the war in neighboring Ukraine.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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Adobe could be crawling its way out of the software stock abyss, after a buyback and an endorsement from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang revived confidence in the digital media provider.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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Sick of crawling through rush-hour traffic along Interstate 84 in Meridian?—
Rose Evans
April 20,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2026
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Trailing plants like Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia) and common periwinkle (Vinca minor) spill over the edges of the pot, while creeping thyme (Thymus serpyllum) and bugleweed (Ajuga reptans) cover the surface with dense mats.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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Clean your garden tools after working with creeping Charlie to prevent spread, Funk adds.—
Lauren David,
Martha Stewart,
18 Apr. 2026
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Of course, no rotation shuffling is imminent with Rodón expected to make at least three rehab starts and Cole moving at a slower pace following Tommy John surgery.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The famed Rendezvous Ballroom dance floor was so packed, couples would have to do their moves in a close embrace, posture upright while doing short half steps, swiftly shuffling their feet as the partners stepped out and in, over and over, in a rhythmic swing.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Martha Stewart, however—perhaps the least likely superstar to do so—is poking holes in that fantasy, giving us an iconic new selfie that feels wildly relatable to anyone familiar with the mayhem of getting ready.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2026
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Paul, who co-created the Apple TV+ series and drew from season one for the musical’s script and score, performs a dexterous trick, poking fun at the form’s many ridiculous tropes with an unmistakably affectionate hand.—
Naveen Kumar,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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