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as in revelling
to completely give (oneself) over to something (such as an emotion)
After being laid off, he spent much of his time wallowing in self-pity. They wallowed in all the indulgences provided by the resort.
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as in shuffling
to roll around in an ungainly manner
We saw a herd of cattle wallowing in the marsh.
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Recent Examples of wallowing
Stories of rollover IRAs wallowing in cash for decades, and missing out on hundreds of thousands of dollars in compound interest, are the stuff of nightmares, some financial advisers said.
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Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
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Honorable Mentions My Top Five stays the same as my recent mid-September update, but there was shuffling from #6-10 down the home stretch.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, storm survivors were still scrounging for food and clean water and shuffling from shelter to shelter three days after Helene first made landfall in Florida.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 1 Oct. 2024
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Another picture shows the proud daughters wearing black headphones and swaying their arms above their heads as their dad sings.Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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Come on, just look at its azure waters, its white sand beaches, and swaying palm trees — not to mention its fantastic food, culture, history, and adventure opportunities.Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2024
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But doing it too much and indulging to much could be a reason to evaluate the motive.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2024
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Those indulging on social media often post photos to track their progress (again, these links are NSFW).Mikelle Street, Them, 9 Oct. 2024
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Government Aid Programs Several government programs offer financial assistance to those who are unemployed and struggling.True Tamplin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The struggling online retailer is in the midst of trying to effect a turnaround of its operations.Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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Markets are basking in the glow of a positive earnings season so far.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2024
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But this being Maine, exploring the woods and waters and basking in the beauty of the landscapes should also be high on your list.Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Wallowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wallowing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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