jogging
word · lemma: jog
Definition
Running at a slow, steady pace as a form of exercise. Can also mean to nudge or push something gently, or to stimulate (e.g., 'jog someone's memory').
Usage & Nuances
Jogging is slower than running — typically a conversational pace. 'Go for a jog' is the standard expression. 'Jogging' became a fitness craze in the 1970s. 'Jog someone's memory' is a common idiom meaning to help them remember. Also: 'jog someone's elbow' = accidentally bump it.
Example Sentences
I started jogging during the pandemic and now I can't imagine my mornings without it.
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Let me show you the old yearbook — maybe it'll jog your memory about that teacher's name.
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She goes jogging every morning before work.
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Jogging is a great way to stay healthy.
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Does this photo jog your memory at all?
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He was jogging along the river when he spotted a deer on the trail ahead.
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