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as in to hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
the two boxers were so exhausted they just slogged each other indiscriminately
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as in to struggle
to devote serious and sustained effort
slogging their way through a pile of paperwork
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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
the feisty woman was still slogging her would-be attacker when the police arrived
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as in to shuffle
to move heavily or clumsily
Gramps never tired of telling how he had to slog through the snow in order to get to school
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as in toil
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Recent Examples of slog
Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 17 July 2024
July 22: Tigers 8, Guardians 2 — After a perfect 12-pitch first inning, Skubal slogged through the Guardians’ lineup, allowing 10 hits over his final six innings, but just one run while striking out six.
—Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 7 Oct. 2024
Leah Carroll, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The league is also making a name for itself as an offense-first circuit, compared to the defensive slogs common in some top leagues around the world.
—David Bloom, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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The snow has become noticeably mushier, and driving equipment-laden tractors across the landscape feels like slogging through thick mud.
—Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 17 July 2024
July 22: Tigers 8, Guardians 2 — After a perfect 12-pitch first inning, Skubal slogged through the Guardians’ lineup, allowing 10 hits over his final six innings, but just one run while striking out six.
—Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 7 Oct. 2024
Noun
For many Americans, the commute to work involves dreary slogs through traffic and crowded subway trains, but some European ports offer a tantalizing glimpse into the future of sustainable electrical transport that will transform urban waterways.
—Leah Carroll, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The league is also making a name for itself as an offense-first circuit, compared to the defensive slogs common in some top leagues around the world.
—David Bloom, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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Mixed precipitation hits Midwest The arctic blast is gone and warmer weather is leading to troublesome mixed precipitation in the Midwest.Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Amaya made significant in-season adjustments, though, hitting .271 with a .761 OPS after the All-Star break while continuing to build trust with pitchers.Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Her services are rooted in an experiential understanding of the matter, having served as a high-flying attorney for over two decades and struggling with burnout herself.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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First United will also host a Blue Christmas service for those who are struggling with grief or loss during the holidays at 10 a.m. Dec. 19, in its sanctuary, 439 E. Fifth Ave. Details: 352-383-2005 or mtdorafumc.org.Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Universal’s Wicked licked the $500M global milestone this session, adding $21.5M from 81 offshore markets (-39%) to lift the international cume to $166M. With $525M, global, the movie is playing more to domestic, as expected, but continues to make its mark overseas.Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
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Anxious dogs that like to obsessively lick, dig or sniff might also like pad toys.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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In other words, the 2023 offseason was the Celtics' last real shot to shuffle their supporting cast around Brown and Tatum.Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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In addition, both received the Order of the British Empire in different years (2003 and 2017, respectively), and some tabloid media are shuffling the possibility of their knighthood.Nuria Luis, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
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Evans watched her mom toil in food service as the lunch lady at her school.Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 14 Nov. 2024
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You are all set to roll up your sleeves and tackle the work in front of you while Mercury toils in your 2nd House of Earned Income.Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 21 Sep. 2024
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Police were called to a bar in Victoria in central London – a short walk from the palace – on Tuesday evening when a festive celebration turned violent.Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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According to the suit, Teresa Gonzales was out on a walk when witnesses, who were not named in the suit, reported seeing a woman falling through a repair hole into a sewage line.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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With the score sitting at 14-10, Crabb smacked the ball at Banesh who parried it, his touch giving Partain the option to pass it back to his teammate.Aaron Heisen, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
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Nobody will mind if they get smacked in the head by a selfie stick, or buzzed by a drone.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 9 Nov. 2024
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That became the recurring theme throughout the drive, especially when challenged by the much higher altitudes—the Kia Carnival effortlessly passed laboring trucks (and slow cars).Michael Harley, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Intended to help those with disabilities gain employment, the law currently has about 40,000 American workers laboring for half the minimum wage or less, according to the Labor Department.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Slog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slog. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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