slogging

verb

Definition of sloggingnext
present participle of slog
1
as in hitting
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 laboring
to devote serious and sustained effort slogging their way through a pile of paperwork

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3
as in pounding
to strike repeatedly the feisty woman was still slogging her would-be attacker when the police arrived

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4
as in shuffling
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slogging
  1. hitting
  2. laboring
  3. pounding
  4. shuffling
  5. struggling
  6. licking
  7. striving
  8. hiding
Verb
  • Despite the heavy-hitting lineup, none of the above felt remotely corporate, overly earnest, or organized within an inch of its life, as so many charity events are.
    Vogue, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As a team, the Trojans capitalized on their opportunities at the free-throw line, hitting 22 of 25 attempts, while the Bulldogs only made six trips to the stripe.
    Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of hitting
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of laboring
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  • But, that reality doesn’t stop the evangelists from pounding their chests and boldly declaring that everything from babies to Roombas should be put on chain.
    Jordan Yallen, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Hike through thrilling jungle terrain, explore a breathtaking network of underground caverns, and rappel down a stunning waterfall with a heart-pounding descent into the Belizean rainforest.
    Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of pounding
Verb
  • 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
  • James has been shuffling between the Lakers and the G League as Los Angeles tries to work out a plan to give him time for development.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of shuffling
Verb
  • This is a challenge that researchers have been struggling to solve for close to three decades.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • After spending the holidays struggling with someone’s dull knife set, get them a gift card to get their knives sharpened ($5 a knife).
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of struggling
Verb
  • Robinson again warns her off, firmly telling her no, but Bella continues whimpering, stamping her feet, and—for good measure—licking her lips.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Refrain from licking, picking or biting your lips.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of licking
Verb
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with donors is vital for nonprofits striving for sustainability.
    Raviraj Hegde, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In that sense, exceptional achievers self-medicate by constantly striving for more, and getting only a very temporal satisfaction with each accomplishment.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of striving
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  • Your top performers have figured out a secret that's hiding in plain sight.
    B.D. Dalton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Sanctuary follows Hunter, an eccentric American billionaire hiding in New Zealand.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of hiding
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slogging (through)

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