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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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2
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
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025
And then the hard slog of diplomacy sputtered into gear, ultimately yielding very little.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2025
Neda Ulaby, NPR, 4 Aug. 2025
Another clip showed passengers slogging through water that rushed into a train station in Brooklyn, with water appearing to sprinkle in through the tiles on the walls.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2025
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Verb
For Warren and Worrell, those challenges took the place of a lengthy slog through the courts.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025
And then the hard slog of diplomacy sputtered into gear, ultimately yielding very little.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
Kids who didn't like reading would slog through the requisite number of books to get points, then be done for the summer.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 4 Aug. 2025
Another clip showed passengers slogging through water that rushed into a train station in Brooklyn, with water appearing to sprinkle in through the tiles on the walls.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slog
Verb
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When the financial crisis hit in 2008, Mindy Fitzpatrick considered selling her family’s 6-acre wooded lot on Friendly Road.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sticker shock, though, is expected to hit when consumers shop for 2026 model year cars and trucks as more of those vehicles arrive at dealer lots, according to Cox Automotive.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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After struggling in the first half, running back Jerrod Wiley got loose on an untouched 69-yard touchdown run on the first play of the next drive to put Heritage back up two scores at 30-21.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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An ugly sweep at the hands of the Pittsburgh Pirates sunk their struggling offense to new depths and at least temporarily removed Will Smith from the equation.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Common symptoms include excessive scratching, licking, ear infections, and digestive issues.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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The pair is seen crawling through a wildflower field, dancing, and jumping, but also hollering at each other, brandishing knives, and at some point, Lawrence licks a window with zeal.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Young Hamnet’s shuffling off this mortal coil once laid the groundwork for a masterpiece.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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Shelters that shuffle people in and out overnight don’t solve anything.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Lit Witches Double, double, toil and trouble!—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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Play gives you everything — including a new kind of toil all its own.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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On its opening day, multiple patients from UHI made the short walk across Fisherman Street to the big blue bus to wait for their names to be called.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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But these are also comfortable enough to wear on many outdoor adventures, including hikes and walks.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The raw tuna got smacked with a Stop Sale.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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As of this publication, the final Conjuring movie starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as Ed and Lorraine Warren lands smack dab in the middle of the best and worst rated Conjuring Cinematic Universe films on Rotten Tomatoes.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Some of the works would be labored over and over and over again.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
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During that season Clark was laboring to teach all his defensive linemen a new technique to use, and players would have to film themselves working on it, and send it into the coaches.—
Omar Kelly
August 23,
Miami Herald,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Slog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slog. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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