as in slug
a lazy person
a couch potato who refused to budge no matter what needed to be done
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Recent Examples of couch potato
Here, the gameplay is powered by motion, meaning body movements are used instead of controllers, so couch potatoes need not apply.
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Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
The pleasures of being a couch potato.
—Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
But even for a Idaho couch potatoes, quality and flavor are what will stir consumers’ drinks.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2025
Long-form reading then becomes as hard as pushups for a couch potato.
—Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for couch potato
Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
The pleasures of being a couch potato.
—Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
But even for a Idaho couch potatoes, quality and flavor are what will stir consumers’ drinks.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2025
Long-form reading then becomes as hard as pushups for a couch potato.
—Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for couch potato
Recent Examples of Synonyms for couch potato
Noun
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The slugs even seemed to like them.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2026
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However, borax will not work on pests that aren't interested in eating it, such as termites, bed bugs, mosquitoes, flying insects above ground level, or any number of other outdoor pests, such as slugs and snails.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
Noun
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The Crow Wing County sheriff's drone team was also able to launch drones in order to better map the flames from the air.—
Aki Nace,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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The company’s core advantage is advanced AI software that can simulate and validate autonomous systems for cars, trucks, robots, drones, tactical aircraft and more, with less cost and risk.—
Rebecca Fannin,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
Noun
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If CosRx can convince people to willingly slather snail mucin on their faces, trusting the brand with hair care is a pretty easy next step.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
20 May 2026
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However, borax will not work on pests that aren't interested in eating it, such as termites, bed bugs, mosquitoes, flying insects above ground level, or any number of other outdoor pests, such as slugs and snails.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Kentucky, vote the bum out on Tuesday.—
Quinn Scanlan,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
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A lot of these babies have bum agents that lowball them.—
Zak Cheney-Rice,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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“Couch potato.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couch%20potato. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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