plodded; plodding
1
: to work laboriously and monotonously : drudge
2
a
: to walk heavily or slowly : trudge
b
: to proceed slowly or tediously
the movie's plot just plods along
: to tread slowly or heavily along or over
Synonyms
Examples of plod in a Sentence
We plodded through mud that came up past our ankles.
I could hear my roommate plodding up the steps to our apartment.
We plodded our way across the muddy field.
He plodded through his work.
The day was plodding along.
Recent Examples on the Web
Eventually the Magellanic penguin plods his way into the hearts and minds of the entire school, becoming confidante, emotional support animal, and yes, even teaching assistant (well, kinda) in a school struggling to deal with the implications of the new military regime.
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Beandrea July, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2024
The Yankees may be riding high, but that’s largely a function of a hot spring and a weirdly specific competitive imbalance; after cruising to a 40-19 start, the Bombers since June 1 have been plodding along at 32-31.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 Aug. 2024
For as much as Cobby is a free spirit, Rory is careful, even plodding, taking copious notes when Besegai lays out the scheme.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 6 Aug. 2024
Marathoners or distance runners plodded along on rubber soles, with leather or canvas uppers.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 July 2024
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Beandrea July, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2024
The Yankees may be riding high, but that’s largely a function of a hot spring and a weirdly specific competitive imbalance; after cruising to a 40-19 start, the Bombers since June 1 have been plodding along at 32-31.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 Aug. 2024
For as much as Cobby is a free spirit, Rory is careful, even plodding, taking copious notes when Besegai lays out the scheme.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 6 Aug. 2024
Marathoners or distance runners plodded along on rubber soles, with leather or canvas uppers.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for plod
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“Plod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plod. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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