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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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as in stimulation
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Recent Examples of jog
Gqlshare, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2025
In October, Daniel Bach, a lawyer, was jogging over the Queensboro Bridge when he was hit by a scooter.
—Dana Rubinstein, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2025
Peter D'abrosca, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
Last year, a brilliant 22 year-old nursing student named Laken Riley, the best in her class, admired by everybody, went out for a jog on the campus of the University of Georgia.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Amalfitano jogged past Drysdale on the way back to the Chicago Cubs’ dugout.
—Gqlshare, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2025
In October, Daniel Bach, a lawyer, was jogging over the Queensboro Bridge when he was hit by a scooter.
—Dana Rubinstein, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
The law’s name honors Riley, an Augusta University nursing student who was murdered while on a jog on the University of Georgia's campus.
—Peter D'abrosca, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
Last year, a brilliant 22 year-old nursing student named Laken Riley, the best in her class, admired by everybody, went out for a jog on the campus of the University of Georgia.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jog
Verb
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A couple of riders slowly trotted across the arena.—
Daniel Eduardo Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Arkells were astonished to see the Grotesque-style decorations, which feature animal heads swirling into clouds, hares trotting and sneering human profiles.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Symptoms include head bobbing, stargazing, foaming at the mouth, seizures and a loss of motor skills.—
Stacie N. Galang,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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The male buffleheads, much brighter than the females, bobbed their heads up and down, touched the water and showed off their spring mating rituals.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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States make final push for Real ID Anticipating a surge of customers looking for Real IDs, several states have extended their DMV hours or set aside special appointment times for the final push before the deadline.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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One push for public recognition could come in the form of an initial public offering.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Similar ads have been run for 9/11 and other times of crises.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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With Everton’s defence dragged to the left, Brooks has space to run to the far post.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Katie Maloney is not pumped about the Vanderpump Rules reboot.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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California has the largest fleet of electric school buses in the country after pumping more than $1.3 billion into such efforts and funding more than 2,300 of the buses.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Katherine, an avid reader who loves James Joyce and modern poetry, tries her hand at screenwriting, with Fred’s encouragement.—
Mark Athitakis,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Not only this, his friends also came to his defense, offering words of encouragement.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The new Ramona Grange Growers Exchange at 215 Seventh St. attracted eight vendors who sold produce, sourdough bread, homemade jams, honey and other assorted items.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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Finish and Store Transfer jam to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator up to 1 month.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Instead, Aston Villa have sprinted into the semi-final in pursuit of a first success in this competition since 1957, while resurgent Nottingham Forest are looking to lift the cup for the first time since 1959.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Mourners began arriving before dawn, and sprinted into the piazza when security reopened the flows.—
Colleen Barry,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Jog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jog. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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