slugs 1 of 3

noun (1)

plural of slug
as in punches
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument one well aimed slug on the head knocked him out

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slugs

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noun (2)

plural of slug
1
as in snails
a lazy person he's always a slug in the morning, which is why he prefers to sleep late

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2
as in drinks
the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time knocked back another slug of whiskey

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slugs

3 of 3

verb

present tense third-person singular of slug
as in hits
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner she got so angry that she slugged the back of the chair and knocked it over

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Recent Examples of slugs
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 Remember to bury the container deep enough to let the slugs in and out. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026 Mulch also helps suppress weeds and dissuades strawberry pests like slugs. — Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026 Watch for pests, such as aphids, slugs, and spider mites, to proactively prevent bloom-limiting infestations. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 11 Aug. 2026 Baking soda can help prevent powdery mildew, kill weeds, repel slugs, and clean produce, but must be used sparingly. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026 Those attract tiny insects, which attract larger insects, which draw slugs, snails, and other wildlife. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026 There are over 2,000 species of terrestrial and marine slugs (including nudibranchs, sea hares, and the out-of-this-world Elysia chlorotica). — Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026
Verb
Consider using an organic, commercial product made with any of these plants, or grow these herbs around the perimeter of your garden or next to crops and flowers that slugs frequently feed. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 3 July 2026 The Texas first baseman slugs her team-high 12th homer of the year over the left-field fence as the Longhorns regain the lead. — Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026 Padilla and Hernandez toss out different accents – German (in which Storrie slugs a beer), Cajun, French, Shrek, Na’vi — even Shakespeare. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026 Machado slugs 169 points higher in wins. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slugs
  1. punches
  2. snails
  3. drinks
  4. hits
  5. pounds
  6. drones
  7. sips
  8. knocks
Noun
  • The fight took a physical toll on LaPenna The physical side of the fight became pretty clear once LaPenna started trading punches with the robots.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Canada’s import bans Washington may be taking a light touch approach to the AI industry, but the administration is pulling no punches with Canada.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of punches
Noun
  • The inflatable horses, butterflies, snails and other creatures were made by the New York artist and designer Katie Stout.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Aquarium officials received some 500 marine animals from that operation on June 19, taking in an array of fish, sharks, clams, shrimp, prawns and tiny snails.
    — John Donegan LONG BEACH POST, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of snails
Noun
  • Sandy and Leah have drinks with the crew before heading back to the boat, where Sandy jokingly pretends to cook the dinner that Joy left for them.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
  • For drinks, The Presidential Lounge is a hip, speakeasy-style lobby bar.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of drinks
Verb
  • And the next second, the second bomb hits right in front of the left of the car.
    — David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Brightline only hits its top speed during a 38-mile stretch near Orlando.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of hits
Noun
  • EngineAI lists the standard T800 at about 5 feet 8 inches tall and roughly 165 to 187 pounds, depending on the version.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • According to the team, individual magnets can weigh as much as 12,000 pounds.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of pounds
Noun
  • Today, however, the current uses include drones that help ICE track immigrants, cyber attacks, and mass surveillance.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The cost of mass-producing drones is several times cheaper than that of more exquisite equipment and technology.
    — Mike Brest, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of drones
Noun
  • The hotel’s second-floor reception area has floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the beach, a pool table that is perpetually in play, and couches for gathering over morning coffee and evening sips.
    — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026
  • As Venice wraps up and festivalgoers take their last bites of pasta and sips of spritzes, here are takeaways from the floating city.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of sips
Verb
  • What knocks him for a deadly loop is a powdered, pampered piece of work called Mildred (Elizabeth Teeter).
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Few fully understand this technology, and every incident knocks investors’ confidence further.
    — Yerbol Orynbayev, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of knocks

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“Slugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slugs. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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