JOGS Synonyms: 144 Similar and Opposite Words

jogs 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of jog

as in trots

to go at a pace faster than a walk had to jog to catch up to them

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as in bobs

to make short up-and-down movements her purse was jogging against her hip as she walked

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jogs

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noun

plural of jog

as in stimuli

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as in pushes

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When a review begins, the referee jogs straight to a pitchside monitor. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 First inning, Shohei Ohtani walks, steals second, jogs to third on a single by Freddie Freeman, scores on a grounder by Mookie Betts. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 Orchard Street, which jogs awkwardly around the one-time dump at Gowen Road, in particular needs to change, according to both Ada County Highway District and Boise city reports. — Mark Dee july 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026 Joel Edgerton jogs past me into a bathroom. — Rachel Handler, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026 Kirk Cousins #18 of the Atlanta Falcons jogs off the field after his team's 15-9 win against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on December 16, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026 Perhaps that jogs their memory? — Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026 According to the outlet, Nelson regularly does sit-ups, arm rolls, leg lifts and jogs in place to keep his physical health in order. — Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025 No fan cheers when their team’s punter jogs onto the field facing fourth and long. — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jogs

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And they custom-fit Shawkat’s mellower Molly, who trots behind in Frankie’s wake of destruction.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026
After Nessa's crushing death, Glinda (Ariana Grande) hands off her jeweled footwear to Dorothy (Bethany Weaver), who trots down the Yellow Brick Road to meet the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum) in the Emerald City.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025

Definition of trots

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According to Calavante, bobs need a trimming every six to eight weeks to maintain their shape.

— Sarah Madaus, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026
Onstage at this diverse block party of young and old in Malcolm X shirts and backward Jamaican flag hats, Elsesser bobs his head as if lost in thought.

— Jeff Weiss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of bobs

Noun

Two tush pushes later, quarterback Cutter Boley got over the line for a 24-7 lead.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
The last time a non-quarterback won NFL MVP was Adrian Peterson in 2012, despite pushes by Saquon Barkley and Christian McCaffrey in recent years.

— Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of pushes

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Serhii Sternenko, who runs a foundation supplying drones to Ukrainian forces and previously served as an adviser to Ukraine's defense minister, also reported the Starlink speed limits and later said the speeds were being limited even further.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
Abell Diño-Cabrera, who heads Fire & Ice Media and runs the division’s film and TV development, production, positioning and sales work, will steer the alliance for the Philippine side.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of runs

Noun

Plus, according to the brand, podiatrists recommend them for people with plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, and other common foot, ankle, and knee issues.

— Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026
It’s called the Golden Spurs Award — given annually to the Campbell family member who shoots the turkey with the biggest spurs.

— Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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