as in slug
a lazy person
is no slouch when it comes to cooking
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Recent Examples of slouch
Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Despite having an emphasis on practical sets, Wicked was no slouch with its VFX so there could be considerable post-production spend on the movie.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
David Kesselman, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025
But speaking of slouching, the Z13 will not feel light in your bag.
—Ars Technica, 18 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The company is no slouch on the performance side of things despite its best-selling models being mainstream cars and SUVs like the Camry and RAV4.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Despite having an emphasis on practical sets, Wicked was no slouch with its VFX so there could be considerable post-production spend on the movie.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
Keep these tips in mind: Avoid slouching or slumping.
—David Kesselman, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025
But speaking of slouching, the Z13 will not feel light in your bag.
—Ars Technica, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slouch
Noun
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Firefly larvae feed on smaller larvae, slugs, and snails.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 June 2025
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Putting loose fur at the base of your plants can protect against smaller critters, like slugs.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Over the Great Plains, the high-level flow of winds has been pushing the smoke south, and shifting upper-level winds from the west will drag the smoke over the eastern states, according to The Weather Channel.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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The phone call between Trump and Putin came as the war, which has dragged on for nearly 3.5 years, shows no signs of abating despite mounting pressure for a diplomatic breakthrough.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Following Israel’s attack, which killed at least three of Iran’s senior military leaders, Iran launched more than 100 drones toward Israel.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
14 June 2025
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In the second Iron Man film, a rival company to Stark Industries attempts to replicate Tony Stark’s suit by producing a fleet of unmanned drones.—
Daniel Fallmann,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Verb
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The curious little creatures interact with you (sometimes crawling on your body) while practicing your pose, adding an extra stress-reducing and unforgettable element to your usual yoga routine.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
13 June 2025
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Recent videos from Boston Dynamics shows the humanoid Atlas bot crawling, tumbling and even break dancing.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Noun
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This was all done with a bum wrist, which posed as an inconvenience to him at times.—
Hannah Kirby,
Journal Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2024
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Tommy, left to prosecute the case against Rusty, has inherited a bum gig.—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
26 July 2024
Verb
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Storing Everything In Cardboard Boxes Insects easily creep into cardboard boxes, which also don't keep moisture out.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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While this is still true, polls show that Trump's approval rating is creeping up among women.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Noun
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If your dad basically lives in cozy slippers 24/7, consider gifting him these Skechers slip-on loafers for Father’s Day.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2025
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Large blond walnut tables are inspired by desks traditionally used in literary salons and libraries, ideal for the Miu Miu gal, a book and film lover who lives for discussion, analysis and the perfect pair of napa leather loafers.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
11 June 2025
Verb
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The Discovery+ streaming service will be shuffled into the Global Networks company.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Instead, set aside time each week to sort through each piece of paper (rather than picking it up and shuffling it around multiple times per week!).—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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“Slouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slouch. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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