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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
Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Riley, a 22-year-old college student, was killed while jogging in a park on the University of Georgia campus in February.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2024
Nicole Chavez, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Riley disappeared while out on a jog on the University of Georgia campus on Feb. 22, officials said at the time.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Verb
But Thomas caught a 62-yard heave from Jones and jogged into the end zone with 54 seconds left in the third quarter to give the Jaguars a 14-13 lead.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Riley, a 22-year-old college student, was killed while jogging in a park on the University of Georgia campus in February.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
How Riley’s morning jog at the University of Georgia’s campus came to a halt on February 22.
—Nicole Chavez, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Riley disappeared while out on a jog on the University of Georgia campus on Feb. 22, officials said at the time.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jog
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Our Beau excitedly trots to my daughter's room daily looking for his sister and has for two years.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Once the rear door opened, dozens of cattle trotted down the wooden shoot, leaving behind a few stragglers in need of extra encouragement.Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2024
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By Tuesday morning a public bathroom that once stood on the wharf bobbed along the coast.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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During a visit this month by NBC News, vacationers lounged on soft sand beaches and surfers bobbed in the water.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
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The creator program marks the latest push from Dub to sway mom-and-pop investors to its platform, which encourages users to forgo traditional stock picking and instead duplicate other traders’ portfolios.Alex Harring, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
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In recent years, a push for full independence has grown more prominent.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Maybe a year with DeBoer running the offense and Sheridan (who also elevated to QBs coach) learning under him would’ve led to better results.Kennington Smith III, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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The officers eventually issue Holloway a citation for his expired registration, but not for running the stop sign.Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025
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The Bruins solved that issue against the Leafs by pumping four past Joseph Woll.Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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Before long a crew arrived at my home and a cement truck (holding up traffic on Saint Paul Street) was pumping tons of concrete through a little window that had served as a coal chute.Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2025
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By Emily Tannenbaum More people than not had words of encouragement or solidarity, and even those who didn’t have time to stop and speak with me told me to stay safe or keep well and wished me luck.Kate Lavelle, Glamour, 13 Jan. 2025
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Coupled with a friend’s encouragement, Carrie established CompassionCare Concierge to share her talents with her community.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Bakewell has several signature dishes, including the jam pastry Bakewell Pudding and the Bakewell Tart, a shortcrust pastry made with jam and almonds.Sezin Devi Koehler, EW.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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The club lounge is well worth the upgrade, with beef noodle soup and black sesame croissants at breakfast, hojicha scones with Taiwanese pink guava jam for afternoon tea, and an outdoor terrace that feels like an urban oasis.Amber Gibson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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Crutchfield thought there could be no way, but the sprinting player got there.CJ Moore, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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The man ran to a barrier on state Highway 4, climbed it, and sprinted across the westbound lanes, police said.Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Jog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jog. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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