as in burrow
a sunken and often wet area like that used by animals to roll in
The pig seemed happy to lie in its muddy wallow.
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as in to revel
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 to shuffle
to roll around in an ungainly manner
We saw a herd of cattle wallowing in the marsh.
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Recent Examples of wallow
Judy Berman, TIME, 30 Apr. 2024
Large herbivores such as Cape buffalo and red deer make temporary pools by creating wallows, which also interrupt wildfires.
—Curtis Abraham, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2023
Fred Katz, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Instead of wallowing in misery about potentially losing access to their favorite short-form video app, many TikTokers are flocking to RedNote, a Chinese social media platform also called Xiaohongshu.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 14 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Most are pointless wallows in the suffering of others, real or fictional.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 30 Apr. 2024
Large herbivores such as Cape buffalo and red deer make temporary pools by creating wallows, which also interrupt wildfires.
—Curtis Abraham, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2023
Verb
After three straight seasons wallowing in the bottom 10 in that stat, the Bulls lead the league.
—Fred Katz, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Instead of wallowing in misery about potentially losing access to their favorite short-form video app, many TikTokers are flocking to RedNote, a Chinese social media platform also called Xiaohongshu.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wallow
Noun
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The eggs will then hatch six to seven weeks later, and the nymphs burrow into the soil to begin the next cycle.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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These rats are fast, elusive and quick to vanish into narrow soil cracks or burrows.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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First up, while people are revelling following the verdict, the emotional intensity of reaction can be traced to a sense of loss.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Key speeches are faithfully delivered to an audience of two, not thousands; a scene of soldiers destructively revelling on a bridge is given a different spirit by ironic, out-of-time horseplay.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Pretty much everything else is shuffled off to the infotainment system, a single circular touchscreen that lives in the middle of the dash.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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While events were shuffled around to fit a new schedule, the royals will also be about to pace themselves following the monarch's recent health setback.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Foxes with tails that float behind them, light as scarves, frolic in a ditch.—
Sarah Matusek,
Christian Science Monitor,
4 Apr. 2025
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Stay informed and follow these tips from the NWS to ensure safety during heavy rainfall: Beware of swollen waterways: Avoid parking or walking in close proximity to culverts or drainage ditches, as the swiftly moving water during heavy rain can potentially carry you away.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Go the practical route and indulge her with a new pan from one of our favorite brands.—
Brie Schwartz,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2025
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Across 10 tracks, Young wittily indulges her insecurities, rails against narcissistic exes, and embraces unrepentant vulnerability, all with gusto.—
Audra Heinrichs,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Science fiction becomes a shopping reality: Gen AI tools are replacing search engines; social media platforms are becoming purchase powerhouses; and influencers—ordinary people in almost every conceivable way—now have epic reach and sway.—
Lindsey Mazza,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Organizers hope the nationwide protests will sway lawmakers on issues such as voting rights, social services, and economic policy.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There is little sympathy in the Republican coalition right now for the NGOs that have fattened themselves at the federal trough.—
Jay Cost,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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These people just can't seem to get their snouts out of the public trough.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Once tense and apprehensive, Mateo is later shown basking in the sun and running along the sand with other dogs in the care of his rescuer.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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After receiving 23 feet of snow in 2024, Valle Nevado remains one of the best places to experience winter when the Northern Hemisphere is basking in summer.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Wallow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wallow. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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