bog (down)

verb

Definition of bog (down)next
as in to trap
to place in conflict or difficulties we were bogged down by the endless changes, and of course finished late

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bog (down)
  1. trap
  2. tangle
  3. broil
  4. embroil
Verb
  • In Seattle, a tree fell onto a vehicle, temporarily trapping someone inside, the Seattle Fire Department reported.
    CBS News, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
  • And while that might be totally valid, fuming about your mom’s or dad’s shortcomings will likely trap you in a bad mood.
    Julia Ries, SELF, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of trap
Verb
  • These are our favorite buds that will never, ever get tangled.
    Parker Hall, WIRED, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Police obtained the footage after finding a dark jacket with long, brown hair tangled in its buttons.
    Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of tangle
Verb
  • Preheat oven to broil with rack about 6 inches from heat source.
    Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
  • After almost a week of record-breaking high temperatures, Californians should begin to see some relief from the oppressive October heat wave that has broiled inland areas — and even some coastal regions — across the state.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of broil
Verb
  • While Tesla has fewer direct contracts, it has been embroiled in multiple federal investigations and regulatory actions that could be dialed back once Trump takes office.
    Rob Wile, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • The only remaining scenario that embroils Congress in the choice of a President is if no candidate wins a majority of the Electoral College.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of embroil
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“Bog (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bog%20%28down%29. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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