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

Look for slugs and snails feeding on both moss and algae on logs. — Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026 Pest control Many common rose pests — including rose slugs, thrips, chilli thrips, and spider mites — pupate in the soil or overwinter in fallen plant debris. — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026 Under Mulch Squash bugs, slugs, snails, and various sorts of grubs prefer cozier hiding places like the thick layers of mulch spread throughout your garden. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 6 Nov. 2026 Also, protect them from pests over the winter—a copper band around them, for example, will deter slugs. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 Nov. 2026 By the time the buck had closed to 40 yards, I’d fired all my slugs and gingerly reloaded. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 28 Oct. 2026 These beneficial predators spend the winter under leaves, emerging in spring to feed on common garden pests such as aphids, slugs and mites. — Manjot Kaur Sidhu, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026 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 Remember to bury the container deep enough to let the slugs in and out. — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 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

The flavor excels because each ingredient punches above its weight.

— Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Nov. 2026
Once upon a time, Georgia-Florida was an annual heavyweight fight, two proud programs trading punches and championships while their fans traded insults and cocktails in Jacksonville.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of punches

Noun

In addition to crowding out other species, the DNR says the snails offer fish little nutritional value.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
And those kelp forests are—or were—marvels of diversity, providing a shelter for a wild array of ocean creatures from jeweled top sea snails to barrel-bodied harbor seals.

— Joseph Ogilvy, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of snails

Noun

Unlike supplements or drinks that may provide a quick burst of energy followed by a crash, the nutrients found in almonds provide a more sustained source of fuel—slowing digestion and prolonging steady energy without the blood sugar level spikes.

— Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 2 Nov. 2026
Ethanol from alcoholic drinks, limonene from citrus, and diacetyl from buttery aromas are some of the VOCs that can produce these reactions.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of drinks

Noun

Russia launched 164 drones across Ukraine overnight into Sunday, 137 of which were shot down, the Ukrainian Air Force said that morning.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
Other substations in the Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Rivne, Kharkiv, and Dnipropetrovsk regions were also damaged, as Russia also launched 172 drones in the attack.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of drones

Noun

In addition to the superior snacks and sips, guests can bid on and win prizes and participate in raffles, with proceeds supporting The Kitchen House’s mission.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
At the table directly in front of them, Marshawn Lynch – wearing a pair of three-quarter-length sweats and a T-shirt – sips on some Hennessy.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of sips

Verb

The move knocks the financier’s voting power in Liberty down from 48% to 3%, and no holder of Liberty Media common stock now holds more than 9% of voting power.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
The loss knocks the Hornets, who have high expectations for this season, to a 3-6 start.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026