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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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 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
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
Hand remove the slugs to eliminate them from your plants.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Keeping Away Pests The alluring smell of a fresh cup of joe does not have the same effect on insects and pests like snails and slugs.
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Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Attracting certain unwanted pests like snails, slugs, or raccoons.
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Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano,
The Spruce,
7 June 2026
Watch your step for banana slugs.
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Daniel Bromfield,
The Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2025
Gastropods are a class of mollusks that include snails, slugs and whelks.
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Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
3 Jan. 2025
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.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
Machado slugs 169 points higher in wins.
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Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
But in the garden, chervil is a powerhouse plant that can deter slugs and snails, while attracting beneficial bugs like hoverflies and ladybugs.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
Hand remove the slugs to eliminate them from your plants.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Keeping Away Pests The alluring smell of a fresh cup of joe does not have the same effect on insects and pests like snails and slugs.
—
Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
Attracting certain unwanted pests like snails, slugs, or raccoons.
—
Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano,
The Spruce,
7 June 2026
Watch your step for banana slugs.
—
Daniel Bromfield,
The Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2025
Gastropods are a class of mollusks that include snails, slugs and whelks.
—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
The Texas first baseman slugs her team-high 12th homer of the year over the left-field fence as the Longhorns regain the lead.
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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
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The Los Angeles singer-songwriter’s latest is a crisp and candid twee pop record with unexpected studio touches and gut punches.
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No such punches could be seen on the video.
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So, too, do simultaneous hermaphrodites, a collection of creatures that includes most species of land snails, slugs, and earthworms.
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In outdoor ferns, slugs and snails can chew holes in fronds.
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Miguel said many customers are opting to grab their drinks and go rather than linger outside as smoke drifts through the neighborhood.
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Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
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Of course, the movie had to contend with the beloved Toy Story 5, and the staying power of recent horror hits like Obsession and Backrooms, so that at least explains it.
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For a good deal on a budget gaming laptop, this 35% discount on the Asus TUF 16 hits the sweet spot.
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According to investigators, the boulder that landed on Frasch weighed at least 1,000 pounds.
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Geniva is 5'08, 175 pounds, with short black hair, and brown eyes.
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The department has used both drones and its structural firefighting robot in its efforts to extinguish the Boyle Heights fire.
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In May 2026 the Royal Australian Navy awarded it its first international defense contract, ordering P4 Transwing drones for autonomous maritime logistics, with an option on larger P5 models from 2027.
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Trendy sips include refreshers, cold coffees and dirty sodas.
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Here’s where to get a taste of the SF’s most iconic sips.
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Enough sunshine on Sunday should push temperatures back into the low 90s before a cooler breeze knocks us back to normal on Monday.
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And that's when a shot blasts through the door and knocks Lena to the ground.
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“Slugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slugs. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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