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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
ABC News, 13 May 2026
Anunoby jogged back up the court and asked for a substitution.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Jenny McCoy, SELF, 26 Mar. 2026
Flutie just returned from a three-mile jog.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Pittsburgh's Oneil Cruz — who started on second base — was near third when McCarthy made the catch, so the 28-year-old continued to jog toward the infield, stepping on second for the final out.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Anunoby jogged back up the court and asked for a substitution.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Noun
This could look like slowing your run to a slow jog or walk or taking a break at the side of the pool in between laps.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 26 Mar. 2026
Flutie just returned from a three-mile jog.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jog
Verb
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Thank you to my fellow globe-trotting futurist Natalie Monbiot for the press pass.—
Jesse Kirshbaum,
SPIN,
15 May 2026
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The Household Cavalry, on dark horses and with brightly shining breastplates, trotted past, jingling like a cutlery drawer.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Two of them were bobbing a couple steps ahead for most of the 3,200-meter state championship race Thursday at Jeffco Stadium.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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The Ocean Cleanup’s Interceptor 007 floats quietly at the mouth of Ballona Creek, gently bobbing with the tide.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The solution, therefore, is to reduce stimulation to allow dopamine levels to recover.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Beyond movement, the system uniquely uses sensory stimulation to reconnect Patterson with his physical self, aiming to restore the sensation of touch in his hands for the first time in 10 years.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The Bluey debut is part of the resort’s Cool Kids’ Summer promotional push.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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Like Cuba itself, the diplomatic push was on the brink of collapse.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Made from a breathable, sweat-wicking fabric, these versatile pants are perfect for light activities like long walks, warm-ups, running errands, and busy travel days.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Lollipops in every shape and size, run like fence posts throughout the tables.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Verb
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My brother’s fiancée turned me on to these ones from Touchland, which not only have easy-pump spray applicators, but are enriched with nourishing aloe vera and sweet scents like watermelon and peach.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The weekend While Friday finishes on a comfy note with highs hovering around, a summer-like pattern officially gets Saturday underway as warmer air begins to pump into the state.—
Ahmad Bajjey,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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For this year's campaign, Kemp rebuffed Senate Republican leaders' encouragement to challenge Ossoff and declined to endorse either Collins or Carter.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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There’s so much encouragement, advice, and support happening in every one.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
18 May 2026
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The goal, according to Western analysts, was to listen in on or potentially jam signals relayed through these satellites, some of which route secure communications for US and NATO military forces.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Wilson fanned the last batter to get out of the jam and finish with at least one strikeout in every inning.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
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“Jog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jog. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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