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
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2024
Most are pointless wallows in the suffering of others, real or fictional.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 30 Apr. 2024
Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 30 May 2025
Don’t mistake this stylish feature debut for a misery wallow, however, or some poetic character study.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
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Noun
Queenie leans towards the tragic end of things, but never in a way that feels like a wallow.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2024
Most are pointless wallows in the suffering of others, real or fictional.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 30 Apr. 2024
Verb
Deborah decides to decamp to Vegas, alone, ostensibly to figure out her next move but really just to wallow, play with her grandson, and do crossword puzzles.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 30 May 2025
Don’t mistake this stylish feature debut for a misery wallow, however, or some poetic character study.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wallow
Noun
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The 30,000-pound bombs burrow deep into the earth before exploding.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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Crayfish hide in short burrows in the riverbank, under larger rocks or wood, or in detritus that is present in all the parts of the creek.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Milan’s Chukwueze revelled on this stage, exciting fans further with a number skilful runs on the ball.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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First up, while people are revelling following the verdict, the emotional intensity of reaction can be traced to a sense of loss.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Nicolo Barella would often drop between Stefan de Vrij and right centre-back Matteo Darmian or pull wide outside of Urawa’s defensive block to kickstart Inter’s possession, meaning the Japanese side were comfortable shuffling from side to side with the game in front of them.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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The latest major example of this reliable horror subgenre shuffling (or in this case running) into theaters is 28 Years Later.—
James Grebey,
Time,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Excessive rainfall may flood roadside ditches causing debris to be washed onto the highway.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2025
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Her friend slammed the brakes, and the vehicle skidded into a ditch, then flipped.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Starting June 26, guests can indulge with endless rounds of two appetizers at a time including Mozzarella Sticks, Onion Rings, Fried Pickles, Hatch Queso and Chips & Salsa.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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That the shop has indulged families for decades speaks to its constancy.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2025
Verb
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The move ended a months-long melodrama stemming from Devers’ unwillingness to change positions and the inability of the Boston brass to sway him.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Yet similar experiences alone might not be enough to sway emerging Asia away from the U.S. or China, according to Herrera-Lim.—
Abby Ryanto,
CNBC,
16 June 2025
Noun
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The archipelago was thrown up by tectonic collision of the Pacific and North American plates and is named for the deep trough that separates them from the mainland.—
Paul Bersebach,
Oc Register,
4 June 2025
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Instead of following through on his promise, Trump and his administration have paved the way for the president, his top officials and his billionaire buddies to personally feed at the trough of government corruption.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Indeed, the restaurant strikes me as a perfect choice for solo dining: belly up to the bar for a glass from the strong wine list, which foregrounds small producers, and order something to nibble on, or dive into, or bask in.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
15 June 2025
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Best Overall: La Mer Crème de La Mer For a luxe option that really works, try La Mer’s Crème de La Mer (and bask in the skin care flex of displaying it on your sink).—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
13 June 2025
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“Wallow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wallow. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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