SLUGS Synonyms: 223 Similar and Opposite Words

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

2 of 3

noun (2)

plural of slug

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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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

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

Noun

Labor Day Gaming Laptop Deals For gamers and power users seeking solid performance under $1,000, the MSI Cyborg 15 punches well above its weight.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
Valparaiso Fire Department firefighter and paramedic Robert Cree pulled no punches.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of punches

Noun

Zebra sharks tend to rest on reef floors, regulating bottom-dwelling prey such as snails, clams, crabs, shrimp and small fish, an important part of maintaining thriving ecosystems.

— Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
That includes September’s Aloha Festivals celebrating Hawaiian traditions and the annual Kāhuli Festival at the Bishop Museum in October, a unique family-friendly event spotlighting the vital role of Hawaiian land snails in preserving biodiversity.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of snails

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Princess Plus® includes Wi-Fi and drinks, and also covers crew appreciation—which means the crew taking care of you is taken care of, too.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Sep. 2026
Vendors were also stationed throughout the area, serving snacks, drinks and other festival-style treats to fans making their way toward the stadium.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of drinks

Noun

Fields, listed at 5 feet 9 and 193 pounds, could be the next diminutive running back to become a star in Manhattan.

— The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Phillips is a smaller back, listed at 5-foot-7, 150 pounds and is often used as a change of pace back.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of pounds

Verb

When a headline knocks a stock down, the useful question is whether anything inside the business moved.

— Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Brink is no stranger to the injury bug, as this is just the latest in a series of knocks the Sparks center has taken recently.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026