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
Curtis Abraham, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2023
Fewer pigs likely means fewer muddy wallows, for instance, which are important breeding grounds for Bornean tree frogs.
—Bydennis Normile, science.org, 25 Apr. 2023
Michael Harley, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The film wallows in a particular brand of Americana — denim and leather, cornfields and Harley-Davidsons, crumpled packs of cigarettes and boilermakers on the bar at a dive — without being comfortable laying claim to it.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 21 June 2024
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Noun
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
Fewer pigs likely means fewer muddy wallows, for instance, which are important breeding grounds for Bornean tree frogs.
—Bydennis Normile, science.org, 25 Apr. 2023
Verb
Miraculously, the chassis always feels securely planted—never floaty or wallowing—keeping body roll to a minimum even during evasive maneuvers (this is an excellent time to mention that the platform is also shared with the Lamborghini Urus).
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
The film wallows in a particular brand of Americana — denim and leather, cornfields and Harley-Davidsons, crumpled packs of cigarettes and boilermakers on the bar at a dive — without being comfortable laying claim to it.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 21 June 2024
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Why getting rid of it is so difficult Preserving the Big Chino Grasslands Hidden within the sea of native grass, prairie dogs pop in and out of their burrows catching glimpses of a red tail hawk circling in the distance.John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2024
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At least two other wild turkeys have called Manhattan their home in the last few decades, but the animals are more often found in the only slightly less busy burrows of the Bronx and Staten Island.Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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But historically Black colleges and universities have reason to revel, as some have seen record increases.Ira Porter, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2024
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Long after the stadium had cleared out, her fans could still be heard reveling outside on the concourse.Zack Pierce, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
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House Republicans on Thursday shuffled in and out of Speaker Mike Johnson's office as the clock ticked toward the shutdown deadline.Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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On the next spread, the characters are shuffled around, and you are asked to once again identify the row your character is in and follow the instructions to a specific page and figure.Megan Gambino, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
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There are a few limited examples of victims of violence being buried, like a young male found in a ditch at Stonehenge who was shot multiple times with arrows, according to the study authors.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Listen to this article Loading your audio article Two baby girls who were in the back seat of a vehicle stolen early on Monday have been found safe in a ditch in southeast Indianapolis, authorities said.Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 3 Dec. 2024
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Heller’s screenplay adaptation of the 2021 novel by Rachel Yoder indulges the selfish antagonism that Millennial feminists take as their prerogative.Armond White, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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For now, most Syrians seem ready to indulge Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), whose forces swept through the country almost unopposed and seized the capital, Damascus, last weekend from Bashar al-Assad.Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Dec. 2024
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Sri Lanka, which co-hosted last year's Asia Cup after a similar fracas between India and Pakistan, was a strong contender while it is learned that South Africa and Zimbabwe tried to sway Pakistan authorities.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Russia reportedly offered Sudanese authorities a S-400 anti-aircraft missile system in an attempt to sway them into agreement, but fears over Western backlash caused the country to deny Moscow's request.Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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We’ve been promised profound value, and we’ve been warned of the trough of disillusionment.Patrick (PJ) Jean, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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These winds blow west to east, but the belt can shift north and south, forming ridges and troughs.Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
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Paris, France: The Best New Year’s Destination for Luxury Travelers As host of the Summer Olympics, Paris basked in the spotlight in 2024 and surely inspired travelers to check out France’s capital.Brittany Anas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Don Johnson is basking in all the family love this holiday season.Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Wallow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wallow. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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