as in slug
a lazy person
he's always so busy that he would make anyone look like a slugabed by comparison
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Noun
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In some cases, coffee grounds might even deter slugs from visiting your plants when used as a soil top layer.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025 -
Singles have replaced slug as the standard operating procedure for a lineup that’s struck just 19 home runs.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The same day, Russian drones targeted the Ukrainian cities of Kharkiv, Sumy and Odesa.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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The drones forced Russian authorities to temporarily shut down all four Moscow airports on Wednesday.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Tyrian purple, as the dye is known, is harvested from sea snails in the murex family.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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While seemingly trying to get over the initial shock of devouring snails, Megan first had to deal with how hot the sizzling dish was.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The wellness trend is a commitment to refocus our daily routines and habits before the first of the year, which enables us to lock in a healthy lifestyle and beat the temptation to eat more, be a couch potato and lax mental wellness during the cold winter months.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
5 Dec. 2024
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The number of active travelers over 60 is growing at a rapid pace as many seniors are shunning the perception of being couch potatoes.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This was all done with a bum wrist, which posed as an inconvenience to him at times.—
Hannah Kirby,
Journal Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2024
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Tommy, left to prosecute the case against Rusty, has inherited a bum gig.—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
26 July 2024
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“Slugabed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slugabed. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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