as in burrow
a sunken and often wet area like that used by animals to roll in
The pig seemed happy to lie in its muddy wallow.
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as in to revel
to completely give (oneself) over to something (such as an emotion)
After being laid off, he spent much of his time wallowing in self-pity. They wallowed in all the indulgences provided by the resort.
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as in to shuffle
to roll around in an ungainly manner
We saw a herd of cattle wallowing in the marsh.
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Recent Examples of wallow
Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2025
The driver-narrator brought us slowly towards a herd of buffalo relaxing in their dusty wallow.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025
Rather than wallow in pity, and swim in anger, few schools from either the Pac-12 or Big 12 got over it to move ahead better than Texas Tech.
—Mac Engel
november 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The Harris hotel site was a steep elevation above the creek, with a mud wallow in front of it.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2025
The driver-narrator brought us slowly towards a herd of buffalo relaxing in their dusty wallow.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Verb
Don’t wallow in self-pity and stare into the abyss.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025
Rather than wallow in pity, and swim in anger, few schools from either the Pac-12 or Big 12 got over it to move ahead better than Texas Tech.
—Mac Engel
november 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wallow
Noun
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Solo wasps survive the winter as juveniles in places such as underground burrows, hollow stems, or cavities, says Hayes.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 Dec. 2025
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In a paleontological first, researchers have discovered that bees used the jawbones of now extinct mammals as burrows.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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No need to pay to see the holiday lights; just drive or stroll around with friends and family to revel at all of the creativity and hard work.—
Laura Daily,
Denver Post,
2 Dec. 2025
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While hundreds reveled at Thursday night’s all-out bash for The Pierre hotel’s 95th anniversary, some of the building’s tenants in the floors above haven’t been feeling quite as celebratory.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
21 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Even with my winter boots and sturdy soles, caution dictates a short stride, a shuffling gait end eyes riveted to the slippery ground.—
Thomas Cangelosi,
Hartford Courant,
4 Jan. 2026
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First, the sophomore shuffled back into coverage after showing A-gap pressure to intercept a Bryce Underwood pass over the middle of the field, ending a key fourth-quarter drive.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Jan. 2026
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Legal experts note people playing ding-dong ditch can also face charges, with offenses ranging from criminal trespass to disorderly conduct.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2026
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In heavy rain, refrain from parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a grave danger.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Rather than shaming you for your preferences, Sohm will indulge your desires.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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Here in the heart of the Alps, Rosita, who passed away in January, fully indulged her passion for mushrooms and foraging.—
Laura May Todd,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Her efforts have thus far not swayed the Senate, which has chosen instead to advance two alternative tax relief bills introduced by state Sens.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Long, swaying motion was widely reported, with additional aftershocks continuing through late morning.—
Anthony Trotter,
ABC News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Her seventh novel follows longtime friends Laura Miller and Edmund Putnam, both languishing in personal and professional troughs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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After being used by a high-income household, the bath was later repurposed as a fountain trough.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Grab a lounge chair, crack a coconut, and bask in the beauty of a bare beach; this is how to enjoy a trip to Anegada.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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This Spring Stroll through gardens, marvel at flower shop displays, stop for a photo op, and bask in the romance of springtime on this walking tour itinerary.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Wallow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wallow. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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