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as in shuffled
to move heavily or clumsily
flooded residents who were forced to trudge through waist-deep water
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as in stumbled
to proceed or act clumsily or ineffectually
no expert on taxes, I spent the whole weekend trudging through government forms
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Recent Examples of trudged
Japanese police trudged through deep mud on Thursday in another unsuccessful day searching for a missing Auburn University student, who vanished after an argument with family over artificial intelligence.
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David K. Li, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Putin ‘trying to erase Ukraine into a graveyard’ Charred cars were buried under rubble and people trudged through a debris-laden landscape in Kyiv on Tuesday.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
His shoulders sagging beneath the weight of disbelief, Roch Cholowsky trudged toward the dugout rail, stealing glances at the jubilant Saint Mary’s mob flooding the diamond behind him.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Earlier this year, 27,000 runners trudged through the city on a course that wound from Dodger Stadium to Century City.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
During a recent visit by Fortune, Haushalter trudged through her muddy post-rain fields in high rubber boots.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Messi trudged off the field quickly and headed straight to the locker room, in no mood for post-game salutations.
—Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
People in evening wear trudged down the street, most with a phone to their ear.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026
When a tire blows out or the engine overheats, fewer than one person a day in the last year has gotten out of their car on the side of the freeway and trudged to a call box.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
David K. Li, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Putin ‘trying to erase Ukraine into a graveyard’ Charred cars were buried under rubble and people trudged through a debris-laden landscape in Kyiv on Tuesday.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
His shoulders sagging beneath the weight of disbelief, Roch Cholowsky trudged toward the dugout rail, stealing glances at the jubilant Saint Mary’s mob flooding the diamond behind him.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Earlier this year, 27,000 runners trudged through the city on a course that wound from Dodger Stadium to Century City.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
During a recent visit by Fortune, Haushalter trudged through her muddy post-rain fields in high rubber boots.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 6 May 2026
Messi trudged off the field quickly and headed straight to the locker room, in no mood for post-game salutations.
—Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
People in evening wear trudged down the street, most with a phone to their ear.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026
When a tire blows out or the engine overheats, fewer than one person a day in the last year has gotten out of their car on the side of the freeway and trudged to a call box.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trudged
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But remember, most airlines continue to assign seats throughout the check-in process, and seats might be shuffled by gate agents to accommodate families and other travelers who need special attention.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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While many of the brand’s lifestyle models are frequently shuffled in and out of production, the 9060 has held on as a staple of the brand’s lineup nearly four years after its retail debut.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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Soto, wounded, stumbled into the Wingstop seeking help.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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During the investigation, the team unexpectedly stumbled upon a cellular pathway that blocked the virus from entering lung cells, SWNS reported.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Evidence presented at trial showed Wallace threw the victim to the ground, repeatedly punched and stomped him, and searched his pockets before taking his wallet and other belongings, the DA’s office said.—
Bay City News Service,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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The accordionist stomped sideways under the stage lights, sweat running down his temples, looking like Angus Young sans schoolboy shorts.—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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Wembanyama, one of the marquee stars of this series, was his usual disruptive presence in the paint defensively but struggled to make a larger impact elsewhere.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Meta still counts on ads for about 98% of revenue, having repeatedly struggled to sell digital and physical products over the years.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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“Trudged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trudged. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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