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
Judy Berman, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
The moon’s clash with Venus inclines you to wallow over lost or unrequited love.
—USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Most are pointless wallows in the suffering of others, real or fictional.
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While Lydia wallows in the residual pain, Paul has clammed up.
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Will Punxsutawney Phil emerge from his burrow and see his shadow?—
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Officially designated the state reptile of Georgia in 1989, these fascinating animals are considered a keystone species within their natural habitat thanks to their large burrows, with many Peach State mammals, insects and other reptiles using them for shelter.—
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Another interesting finding from the clinical trial that was more recently reveled is the reduction of visceral fat.—
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Host Nikki Glaser, fresh from her successful emceeing duties, was seen reveling with fellow comedian Nate Bargatze, both basking in the evening’s triumphs.—
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The plan involved shuffling around existing crew assignments to free up two of the four seats on a SpaceX capsule that launched in late September, so that Wilmore and Williams could occupy the seats on the return trip.—
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For all of the conversation late last year analyzing how quickly Sporting KC might be able to shuffle the chairs — or even Vermes praising the way his team played Wednesday — a swap at striker, a swap in the mentality at striker, transcends everything else.—
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Equip yourself with these guidelines from the NWS to navigate wet roads and avoid hazards: Beware of rapid water flow: 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.—
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In more rural areas, however, adaptation might require moving outdoor work hours to after sunset, when temperatures drop, or covering irrigation ditches to avoid excess evaporation that could leave crops parched during droughts.—
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The national community could be knit together without indulging the chauvinism of belligerence.—
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And sure, while indulging ourselves with a $400 tin of caviar isn’t exactly akin to buying a tube of lipstick for most of us, the sentiment is valid.—
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Bregman’s wife got accepted to Harvard Extension School early last week, perhaps swaying his decision.—
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Lincoln is gradually radicalized to act and Douglass learns how to moderate his message to sway politicians.—
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Through genetic sequencing and computer modeling, my lab is able to profile all the RNA molecules in a brain region and understand how their rhythmicity – the peaks and troughs of their activity across the day – changes due to opioids.—
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An antique limestone trough paired with climbing ivy imparts a sense of age.—
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There was not the same quality of opposition, but given what was at stake, the riotous procession of four uninterrupted goals basked the ground in belief.—
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Not so long ago, Taiwan basked in seemingly boundless, bipartisan support in Washington, where the island has long been regarded as a valiant democratic partner against China.—
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“Wallow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wallow. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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