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as in to trot
to go at a pace faster than a walk
had to jog to catch up to them
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Recent Examples of jog
Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
But Naylor’s long jog was a sign of friendship amid the chaos.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 July 2025
The fans, kept in suspense about Roberts’ decision, roared when Kershaw stepped out of the dugout and jogged to the mound.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Verb
In Crash Course in Romance the lake serves as the backdrop for a scene where the main character, navigating the pressures of the competitive private education world, goes for a morning jog to clear his mind.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
But Naylor’s long jog was a sign of friendship amid the chaos.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Noun
At any other ballpark, Patrick Bailey could’ve jogged.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 July 2025
The fans, kept in suspense about Roberts’ decision, roared when Kershaw stepped out of the dugout and jogged to the mound.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jog
Verb
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Watch extremely rare footage of Sierra Nevada red fox Video footage shared by Robbins shows two different foxes with grey and white fur, with one wearing a tracking collar while wandering around the rocks during the day and trotting into the night.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Former coach Doug MacLean, 20 years later, still recalls a postgame report given him one night as a team employee trotted toward him.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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Footage of the incident shared on social media showed passengers jumping to escape the massive fire and bobbing in the water wearing life preservers.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Now, the feathery emu bobs for cherry tomatoes in her half-foot deep blue kiddie pool and watches as passersby marvel at her ability to find any fruit thrown to her.—
Kairi Lowery,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 July 2025
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The reform push came with support from a host of civic groups, including the League of Women Voters of Chicago, the Better Government Association, the Chicago Council of Lawyers and the Union League Club of Chicago.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Kennedy’s push has faced resistance from the candy industry, which uses the dyes to market iconic sweet treats to kids.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Angelo’s son, Joseph, ran the store and lived on the second floor until the 1970s.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Now, billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy is running to replace Gov. Mike DeWine, who cannot run again because of term limits.—
Jessie Balmert,
The Enquirer,
28 July 2025
Verb
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This color pumps the brakes on the more divisive choice of Rumors without drifting into the more palatable selections of Cracked Pepper and Blank Canvas.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
30 July 2025
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Conservation districts Groundwater conservation districts, such as the Hays Trinity district, are allowed to regulate the water pumped from the ground, except for domestic and livestock wells that produce less than 25,000 gallons per day.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Axios reported last month that Trump stopped short of endorsing Rogers during a February dinner at Mar-a-Lago with Republican senators, but offered encouragement.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Others shared words of encouragement and admiration for Savage.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, across the street, The Hitch General Store delights visitors with nostalgic treats such as Goo Goo Clusters, Moon Pies, jams, honey, and classic bottled sodas.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Meghan Markle's As Ever online shop has now sold out in minutes on three occasions, leaving fans scrambling to get hold of her products, from jam to rosé wine.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Maybe no Likely means Andrews will come sprinting out of the blocks and put his tumultuous ending to the 2024 season behind him.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Luckily, Andy Sachs is well-trained in the art of sprinting through New York City while wearing high fashion.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
29 July 2025
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“Jog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jog. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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