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
Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 8 May 2025
The show itself has a kind of bifurcated existence, becoming Apple TV+’s most popular series ever while inspiring fans in the non-TV world to spin fanciful theories — some of which have been borne out — and otherwise wallow in its imagery and mysteries.
—Amir Hamja, New York Times, 25 Mar. 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
Go out early in one of those events and the choice is to wallow in the defeat for a week, perhaps longer, while losing rhythm — or to try and coax that rhythm back.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 8 May 2025
The show itself has a kind of bifurcated existence, becoming Apple TV+’s most popular series ever while inspiring fans in the non-TV world to spin fanciful theories — some of which have been borne out — and otherwise wallow in its imagery and mysteries.
—Amir Hamja, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wallow
Noun
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Burrowing owls are also desert dwellers and have adapted by digging burrows underground for nesting and shelter.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Hares tend to live in open fields or meadows and are solitary, while rabbits are more social and often live in burrows or warrens, which provide protection from predators.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 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
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The team then trained three seals–Nick, Luca, and Miro–to shuffle into place in front of a large screen and showed them the simulations.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
29 May 2025
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When one of the figures is placed at the top of a ramp, the force of gravity causes the toy to walk down to the bottom by shuffling its legs back and forth.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Stay informed and follow these tips from the NWS to ensure safety during heavy rainfall: Beware of swollen waterways: Avoid parking or walking in close proximity to culverts or drainage ditches, as the swiftly moving water during heavy rain can potentially carry you away.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
25 May 2025
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Here’s your guide from the NWS to staying safe during downpours: Beware of rapid water flow: During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Lot holders know that tchotchkes aren’t allowed but that the grounds crew will indulge them, for a time.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Strive to indulge once in a while without overdoing it.—
Leigh Morgan,
Quartz,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Should you be swayed by the AI luminaries or more so by the AI experts and their scientific consensus?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Tuesday, June 3 Tuesday brings a greater mix of significant earnings reports and economic data releases that could sway market sentiment.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
1 June 2025
Noun
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The brick pit is divided with over 600 drawers, bins and troughs!—
Rosemary Rossi,
Variety,
19 May 2025
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The drop in temperatures over the weekend is expected because the accumulation of high pressure is expected to be interrupted briefly Friday night into Saturday with an upper-level trough.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
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Does this mean the Jets draft well and the Panthers are free-agent poachers, basking in Floridian sunshine?—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Baseball Cap With so many European cities basking in strong sun and very little shade, a cap helps protect your scalp and face from the sun.—
Gregory Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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“Wallow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wallow. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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