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

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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
So, too, do simultaneous hermaphrodites, a collection of creatures that includes most species of land snails, slugs, and earthworms. — Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 Old Coffee Coffee grounds are sometimes spread around gardens or mixed into the soil to enrich it and deter slugs, snails, and other pests. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026 Having snakes around is actually beneficial to gardening—many snakes feed on garden pests such as slugs and snails, and others prey on rodents. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 6 July 2026 While cabbage is susceptible to pests, surrounding it with chives effectively deters unwanted visitors such as aphids, cabbage moths, flea beetles, and slugs. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026
Verb
Machado slugs 169 points higher in wins. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slugs
  1. punches
  2. snails
  3. drinks
  4. hits
  5. pounds
  6. drones
  7. sips
  8. knocks
Noun
  • Rey exploded on Ethan with 10-count punches, but a tilt-a-whirl was countered by Page with a sitout faceplant.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Members of Rita's loyalty program who use the Rita’s Ice app will get double loyalty punches with a purchase of the treat.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Definition of punches
Noun
  • Coffee grounds are also often used to deter slugs and snails, reduce weeds without chemicals, and even repel neighborhood strays.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 24 June 2026
  • Slugs and Snails Slugs and snails feed at night on damp areas of your tomato plant, chewing holes in leaves and fruit.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 24 June 2026
Definition of snails
Noun
  • Small, sustainable changes — such as eating more vegetables and whole grains, choosing nuts or fruit instead of ultraprocessed snacks, and replacing sugary drinks with water — add up over time.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The Mai Mango is for the fans of tropical drinks, mixing coconut rum, pineapple amaro and amaretto before topping the drink with a coconut-banana whip ($16).
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
Definition of drinks
Verb
  • Lightning hits the United States approximately 25 million times annually.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026
  • When a large body hits, some of the impact energy goes into vaporizing or melting rock right at the impact site.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 5 July 2026
Definition of hits
Noun
  • Prosecutors say Samuel Machado used his badge to stay one step ahead of the law, claiming more than 11 million pounds of explosives were moved through the Esparto property over the last decade.
    — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • On July 9, 2025, people at Camp Wildcraft reported hearing a loud crack before the massive branch, estimated to weigh several hundred pounds, came tumbling down, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Lt.
    — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of pounds
Noun
  • Unlike many conventional air defense systems, Titan-MS focuses on small drones that are difficult to detect with legacy equipment.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
  • Russia had launched a barrage of missiles and drones against Kyiv in the early hours of Monday, killing at least 19 people, authorities said.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Definition of drones
Noun
  • Inside at Revel Lounge, half the après crowd sips cocktails in robes and slippers while the other half have logged back on with work and are huddled away in the bar’s many discreet nooks and corners.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • Power couples turn the event into a posh date and may even pack on the PDA between sips of Pimm’s.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 1 July 2026
Definition of sips
Verb
  • My parents tell stories about me sleeping through loud construction, alarms, and heavy knocks on my bedroom door.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
  • Palestra instead knocks it past him with his right foot with great balance in a tight space.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 27 June 2026
Definition of knocks

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