bog (down)

verb

Definition of bog (down)next
as in to trap
to place in conflict or difficulties we were bogged down by the endless changes, and of course finished late

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bog (down)
  1. trap
  2. tangle
  3. broil
  4. embroil
Verb
  • The View cohost and Oscar-winning actress delivered a vital message of information to Americans heading to the polls on Tuesday morning, capping a historic political cycle with a pearl of wisdom for those trapped in long lines at their local voting places.
    EW.com, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • It is feared that inside some of the vehicles that were washed away or trapped in underground garages there could be bodies waiting to be recovered.
    Hernán Muñoz and Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of trap
Verb
  • Today, efforts to curb their population and protect native wildlife are tangled in this complex legacy.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Just over a kilometre away, Bound and his team found the wreck mounds of three more ships—another Dutch warship, the Middelburg, and two Portuguese vessels, the São Salvador and Dom Duarte de Guerra’s Galleon—which had become tangled together and sunk in flames.
    Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of tangle
Verb
  • In this recipe, greens get a splash of absinthe for a strong anise flavor, then the oysters are broiled to a light golden brown.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
  • While the filling of chicken, peppers, and onions tossed with olive oil and spices is broiling in the oven, prep the toppings.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
Definition of broil
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  • While Tesla has fewer direct contracts, it has been embroiled in multiple federal investigations and regulatory actions that could be dialed back once Trump takes office.
    Rob Wile, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • The only remaining scenario that embroils Congress in the choice of a President is if no candidate wins a majority of the Electoral College.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of embroil
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“Bog (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bog%20%28down%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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