as in slug
a lazy person
is no slouch when it comes to cooking
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Recent Examples of slouch
Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Bowen-Fontenot is no slouch in the longer hurdle event.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 9 May 2025
The artist Matthew Kirk shows us a slouching log, winking at settler corporate romanticization and using a tobacco brand as proxy.
—Petala Ironcloud, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Noun
Her fellow rookie draft pick, Sonia Citron, is no slouch either, with the duo comprising half of the 2025 rookie class scoring in double figures this season.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Bowen-Fontenot is no slouch in the longer hurdle event.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
Craig slouches through the world in schlumpy mud-colored gear.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 9 May 2025
The artist Matthew Kirk shows us a slouching log, winking at settler corporate romanticization and using a tobacco brand as proxy.
—Petala Ironcloud, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slouch
Noun
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Firefly larvae feed on smaller larvae, slugs, and snails.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 June 2025
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Putting loose fur at the base of your plants can protect against smaller critters, like slugs.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
Verb
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But by the late 1970s, as negotiations over a treaty dragged on, Congress grew receptive to industry lobbyists seeking legislation that would protect their investments in mining sites beyond U.S. maritime jurisdiction.—
Time,
Time,
17 June 2025
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What were the final few days like? Exhausting and dragging on.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Following Israel’s attack, which killed at least three of Iran’s senior military leaders, Iran launched more than 100 drones toward Israel.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
14 June 2025
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The official also stated that the Mossad was able to establish a drone base in Iran, which was used during the attack to target surface-to-surface missile launchers.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
Verb
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The curious little creatures interact with you (sometimes crawling on your body) while practicing your pose, adding an extra stress-reducing and unforgettable element to your usual yoga routine.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
13 June 2025
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Recent videos from Boston Dynamics shows the humanoid Atlas bot crawling, tumbling and even break dancing.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Noun
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This was all done with a bum wrist, which posed as an inconvenience to him at times.—
Hannah Kirby,
Journal Sentinel,
4 Aug. 2024
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Tommy, left to prosecute the case against Rusty, has inherited a bum gig.—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
26 July 2024
Verb
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Storing Everything In Cardboard Boxes Insects easily creep into cardboard boxes, which also don't keep moisture out.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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And when the cops creep in with a caravan of backup, Emery figures out that Joe’s new medallion has a tracker on the back of it.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
5 June 2025
Noun
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If your dad basically lives in cozy slippers 24/7, consider gifting him these Skechers slip-on loafers for Father’s Day.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2025
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Large blond walnut tables are inspired by desks traditionally used in literary salons and libraries, ideal for the Miu Miu gal, a book and film lover who lives for discussion, analysis and the perfect pair of napa leather loafers.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
11 June 2025
Verb
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The Discovery+ streaming service will be shuffled into the Global Networks company.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Instead, set aside time each week to sort through each piece of paper (rather than picking it up and shuffling it around multiple times per week!).—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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“Slouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slouch. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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