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
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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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Prosecutors alleged Kelsey illegally shuffled money from his state senate campaigin committee to his federal campaign.—
Melissa Brown,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Each of these had a variable number of lithium atoms at each of the corners of these structures, and molecular simulations showed that lithium ions could readily move between these locations, allowing the material to shuffle ions around rapidly.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 June 2025
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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.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
3 July 2025
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The driver of the minivan, a 49-year-old man, was found in a ditch off the road with minor injuries.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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Baker, 37, indulged them, starting out of her Fairfax, Calif., living room a finance club that eventually became her present-day financial education startup, Dow Janes — which boasts an Instagram following of nearly half a million.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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But unfortunately, indulging too much in fried foods will trigger your cortisol.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
25 June 2025
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The White House’s fiscal policies will sway earnings too, as tax cuts, the end of certain tax credits, more spending on defense, and less spending on the social safety net ripple through corporate America and consumers.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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The whipsaw of global trade negotiations can quickly sway market sentiment and pose an ongoing threat to the strength of this rally.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
29 June 2025
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That trough has allowed the marine level to expand after its brief stints of compression and brings down temperatures, Gass said.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
27 June 2025
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Witnesses said wind suddenly came from the north and created eight to ten-foot troughs around 3 p.m. local time, which Boat Captain Joby Cefalu suggested is worse than 30-foot waves on the sea, according to South Tahoe Now.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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Come stay with us and bask in the beautiful Maryland sunshine!—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
17 June 2025
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Here, visitors with otherwise short attention spans may gaze at the watery offerings for hours, giggling at the antics of Atlantic puffins, gasping at the sight of blacktip reef sharks and basking in the biodiversity of the 13,000 organisms that have captivated crowds for 44 years.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2025
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“Wallow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wallow. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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