as in slug
a lazy person
is no slouch when it comes to cooking
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Recent Examples of slouch
Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
Charlamagne is no slouch himself.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Adam Taylor, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026
Her wedge of baked Alaska slouched on the plate like a children’s book illustration meant to convey sadness.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
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Noun
But that limited ambition doesn’t mean the device itself is a slouch.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
Charlamagne is no slouch himself.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
Even factors as simple as lying in bed or slouching over can affect the nasal cycle.
—Adam Taylor, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026
Her wedge of baked Alaska slouched on the plate like a children’s book illustration meant to convey sadness.
—Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slouch
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
Verb
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Analysts have repeatedly warned that if the war drags on and supply chains are disrupted for long enough, prices for gas and a range of other goods could continue to climb.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Billy, who speaks in a honeyed southern accent, dresses in Old Hollywood drag, and lives alone in the defunct summer camp where Camp Miasma was shot, isn’t just an envoy from another generation but a representative of a more visceral relationship with art.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
14 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
Verb
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Surveillance video from one convenience store that was burglarized shows a man in a hoodie crawling in through a hole in the bottom of the front door, climbing over the front counter and opening the cash register.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Staff started out by wearing bear masks and animal furs, then crawling into the enclosure to spoon-feed the cubs formula.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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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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History buffs, avid hikers, music lovers, wine aficionados, and beach bums will all find a town to love in the Old Dominion.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Inflation rates are creeping above average wage increases, and could stay there until the situation in Iran is resolved.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Still, dozens of drivers crept around the lot, hoping to pounce if someone pulled out.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Noun
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There are few shoes as polished and practical as timeless loafers — something Meghan Markle knows well.—
Aaron Royce,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Glove Pumps After several seasons of loafers, ballet flats and even sneakers dominating the office, the pump is back in full force.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Women in America’s boardrooms made strides as corporations shuffled their mostly White and male lineups in the face of the historic pushback in 2020.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Tall soldiers in bearskin caps shuffled a few inches to the left, or right, to give the parade its proper visual proportions.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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“Slouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slouch. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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