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as in to trot
to go at a pace faster than a walk
had to jog to catch up to them
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as in stimulation
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Recent Examples of jog
Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
American Promise Virginia Derby winner American Promise, who finished 16th in the Kentucky Derby, returned to the track at Churchill Downs Thursday, jogging two miles.
—C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 10 May 2025
Marina Watts, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The previous version—the Pegasus Trail 4, a SELF Sneaker Award winner—was cute enough to wear out to brunch and durable enough to help our tester maneuver through muddy terrain on off-road jogs.
—Hannah Singleton, SELF, 1 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Betts was jogging into place to be on the receiving end of his son’s ceremonial pitch, which was supposed to be thrown from just in front of the plate.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
American Promise Virginia Derby winner American Promise, who finished 16th in the Kentucky Derby, returned to the track at Churchill Downs Thursday, jogging two miles.
—C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 10 May 2025
Noun
Styles, 31, posed for a selfie giving a thumbs-up and joined several people for a jog in a brown jacket, jeans and loafers while carrying a yellow tote bag.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The previous version—the Pegasus Trail 4, a SELF Sneaker Award winner—was cute enough to wear out to brunch and durable enough to help our tester maneuver through muddy terrain on off-road jogs.
—Hannah Singleton, SELF, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jog
Verb
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Meanwhile, the goat appeared unharmed and trotted away.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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The next inning, Kelenic trotted right back out to right field as if nothing had happened.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Well, not bobbed, strictly; more of a lob, a fresh summer cut that’s perfect for the beach, the ultimate wash-and-go style.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
3 June 2025
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Audio was also released of the pilot’s mayday and responders’ attempts to locate the pair, who bobbed in the 60-degree waters, wearing lifejackets, for nearly half an hour after the plane sank beneath them.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2025
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The demonstrations captured national attention and became a turning point in the push for LGBTQ civil rights.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
28 May 2025
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There’s been a push to boost production incentives across the country with New York fortifying its package to $700 million a year and California working on a major upgrade to $750 million.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
27 May 2025
Verb
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On the first half-court possession of the game, Boston ran a handoff with Sydney Colson on the wing, springing her for a clean jumper at the free-throw line.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Bennet, who is now running for governor, and Tester largely ignored the protesters, who interjected throughout the event, as they were escorted out or asked by security not to disrupt.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
29 May 2025
Verb
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The letter urged the court to pump the brakes on the process, citing legal concerns with outdated population data and Voting Rights Act violations.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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Hernández: Gerrit was just pumping fuel and emotion that inning.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Noun
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While this is good news, student loan borrowers should remember this drop shouldn't be taken as encouragement to acquire more student debt at lower rates.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Kelly had posted several photos on social media while inside the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as insurrectionists injured police officers and destroyed Capitol property with prior encouragement from President Donald Trump at a rally.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
Noun
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But Kyle Tucker’s run-scoring single in the fifth put the Cubs ahead again, and Taillon got out of a jam in the sixth, aided by Nico Hoerner nailing a runner at the plate on a fielder’s choice grounder.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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The next blues jam at The Bakery District is set for 1-6 p.m. June 15.—
Monica Hooper,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Hernández was breaking toward first base but pivoted and sprinted, sliding into second base just before Judge’s throw came into the infield.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Judge dropped the ball and Hernández sprinted to second base just in time to beat the throw.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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“Jog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jog. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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