jogs 1 of 2

verb

Definition of jogsnext
present tense third-person singular of jog
1
as in trots
to go at a pace faster than a walk had to jog to catch up to them

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2
as in bobs
to make short up-and-down movements her purse was jogging against her hip as she walked

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jogs

2 of 2

noun

plural of jog
1
as in stimuli

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2
as in pushes

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  1. stimuli
  2. runs
  3. shakes
  4. incentives
Noun
  • These stimuli triggered the brain to activate the motor neurons that in a real fly would move its proboscis, the insect equivalent of a tongue.
    Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In an effort to ease the cats’ suffering, the scientists next exposed them to calming stimuli like colored (blue, green, and red) lights and pleasant scents like grapefruit.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of stimuli
Verb
  • In practice, a timing study of an operation that runs 24/7 might only involve 15 minutes of direct observation where the subject knows they are being watched.
    Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Eligibility for the 2025 Grammys runs from September 16, 2023, through August 30, 2024.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of runs
Verb
  • The Sphere’s over-the-top technological capabilities, including responsive seating that shakes to match the sound system, has a relatively small seating capacity of some 17,000.
    Lisette Voytko-Best, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The woman buys it, engages, and shakes Ardayfio’s hand.
    John Koetsier, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of shakes
Noun
  • Bio Essence plans to increase income through sales force strengthening, sales incentives, and marketing activities, and is exploring additional financing options.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The company acknowledges the need for substantial additional project financing and government incentives to meet future obligations.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of incentives
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Thesaurus Entries Near jogs

joggling

jogs

jog trot

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