slogs 1 of 2

verb

Definition of slogsnext
present tense third-person singular of slog
1
as in slaps
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 struggles
to devote serious and sustained effort slogging their way through a pile of paperwork

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

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4
as in shuffles
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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slogs

2 of 2

noun

plural of slog
1
as in toils

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2
as in walks

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slogs
  1. struggles
  2. strives
  3. hides
  4. efforts
  5. hits
  6. works
  7. slams
  8. tries
Verb
  • As the rest of the city struggles through violent crime, Johnson reportedly maintains a security detail of nearly 100 officers in Unit 544 — the group of officers assigned to protect the mayor.
    Dylan Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Everyone struggles with it in different ways.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of struggles
Verb
  • Every business strives to hire and keep the best talent, as high-performing employees can help increase efficiency, improve creativity and create a healthy working culture.
    Jack Chen, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Being that Scorpio is known for deepness, the secrets shared prove that anyone can forge closeness — an ideal the Water sign strives for.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of strives
Verb
  • On the left side, there’s a multifunction button next to the main speaker unit, while on the right, there are power and volume controls and a rubber hatch that hides the USB-C port on the module that rests behind your ear.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
  • On the left side, there’s a multifunction button next to the main speaker unit, while on the right, there are power and volume controls and a rubber hatch that hides the USB-C port on the module that rests behind your ear.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of hides
Noun
  • Personalization efforts can be selectively targeted to high-value customers, yielding greater results for brands.
    Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The 20-month-old war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has been turning increasingly bloody as ceasefire efforts have stalled, and crises elsewhere have dominated world attention.
    Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of efforts
Verb
  • Kablam, the mug hits the floor in the scene and shatters into a zillion pieces.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Nick Mitchell was the Jays’ fourth-round pick in 2024, a corner outfielder who doesn’t chase much and hits fastballs well, but so far hasn’t shown enough power to profile as a regular in a corner.
    Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of hits
Verb
  • Infused with cica, green tea, sunflower seed oil, and vitamin E to soothe and protect the skin barrier, the formula works for people of all skin types.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
  • This handheld vacuum has 69,000 five-star ratings, works on carpet, hardwood, and tile floors, and weighs less than 3 pounds.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of works
Verb
  • Thinking quickly, Bree grabs a cast-iron skillet and slams it into his head, knocking him out cold.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Continue reading … ‘17 EDUCATED IDIOTS’– Outgoing senator slams Biden's advisers during COVID.
    Fox News, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of slams
Verb
  • Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Maurice also tries to replicate some dishes that his grandmother from Jamaica would make such as her oxtail, rice and peas, and iced tea.
    Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of tries
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