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noun

Definition of wallownext
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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verb

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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
Noun
At the same time, the bull directs a spray of urine onto the underside of his neck and then rolls about in the wallow after it is dug, continuing to urinate in the wallow. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 12 Aug. 2026 Sometimes a good wallow in good company is just the thing. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
As Rae and her crew bond, wallow, and heal through the songs that mean everything to them, that music—Oasis, Blur, Radiohead, Portishead—soundtracks their every rite of passage. — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026 But where that album centered on coming out of a break-up unscathed, No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto is about choosing to wallow in the sadness — and uncovering a whole new power in that choice. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wallow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wallow
  1. burrow
  2. revel
  3. shuffle
  4. ditch
  5. indulge
  6. sway
  7. trough
  8. bask
Noun
  • During the season, female tarantulas remain underground and begin emitting strong pheromones to attract males, who leave their burrows in hopes of finding mates, per the University of California.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Their body temperature drops from about that of a human to as low as 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius), not much warmer than their burrows in winter.
    — Brittany Peterson, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of burrow
Verb
  • Navarrete reveled with one woman over her husband’s release from a detention facility.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Right in the middle of cheering, reveling masses was MARTA — a connective system of veins that efficiently moved the happy throngs.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of revel
Verb
  • The filmmaker has likened his perspective in this project to that of Dorothy’s dog Toto in The Wizard of Oz, alert to the shuffling feet beneath the curtain rather than being bamboozled by the shyster title character’s techno showmanship.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Not much else changed in Class 5A, besides Azle and Arlington Seguin shuffling down two spots with Week 2 losses.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of shuffle
Noun
  • The trio were found hiding in a ditch about 200 yards from where they were pulled over, according to the news release.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The deceased victim was allegedly taking a smoke break while working on a rental property when at least five stray dogs lunged at him and dragged him across the street into a ditch, according to KMOV.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of ditch
Verb
  • From turning heads on the sidewalk to indulging at a local pub, the London native hits the streets with a touch of British humor and charm.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Professional patient Argan indulges his every ailment, and schemes to marry off his daughter to a doctor to save on medical bills.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of indulge
Verb
  • Other sights included the Netherland’s Birdmen — massive, illuminated, beaked creatures — that roamed the streets of Charlotte while acrobats with an Australian company swayed on 15-foot poles to celebrate nature.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026
  • With the challenges of supply chains and higher prices on retailers’ hands, shoppers are highly attuned to these considerations and can be swayed by retailers who demonstrate their ability to deliver on time and as promised.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of sway
Noun
  • Forecast models suggest the ridge could eventually be suppressed farther south and east as a trough moves out of the Pacific Northwest toward the northern Plains and south-central Canada in the middle of next week.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Using roughly $675 as the neckline and the May trough near $515 gives us about 160 points of depth and a measured target around $830.
    — Jay Woods, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of trough
Verb
  • The most basic building block is warmer water temperatures, which peak in September after basking in summer’s heat, and provide fuel for storms to form and strengthen.
    — Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Running until mid-October, the ride is an excellent way to bask in New England’s autumnal glory and drops passengers off right at the resort’s Cliff House Restaurant for a scenic meal.
    — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
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“Wallow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wallow. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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