How to Use jog in a Sentence

jog

1 of 2 verb
  • And then jogs all the way back.
    — Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 25 June 2026
  • Stephanie asks if Sarah wants to jog.
    — Gerald Witt, AJC.com, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Pawol then jogged down the first-base line.
    — Charles Odum, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
  • Jac Caglianone calmly jogged to first base.
    — Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
  • As the ball rolled away, Freeman jogged across the plate.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
  • All Anunoby could do was smile and jog back down the court.
    — Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Ohtani jogged back to the dugout to get ready to pitch in the bottom of the frame.
    — Michael Guise, CBS News, 10 June 2026
  • Workout buddies to hike or jog with?
    — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
  • Visitors can walk, ride bikes, take their dogs and jog there.
    — Elisha Anderson, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2021
  • Ohtani jogged back and forth from the dugout to the bullpen several times.
    — Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Start with some drinking and dancing, then jog it out with a mile-ish run.
    — Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Start with some drinking and dancing, then jog it out with a mile-ish run.
    — Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Feb. 2026
  • No fan cheers when their team’s punter jogs onto the field facing fourth and long.
    — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2025
  • People are invited to run or jog at their own pace.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Others need three or four lines to jog my memory.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Nacua appeared to jump and slap the fan in the face before jogging off.
    — Matt Moret, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Sale jogged in from the bullpen and was handed the ball from Morton.
    — David O'Brien, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Later that same day, a man who was jogging in the same area was bitten.
    — Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2023
  • The event is timed, so people often jog or power walk from flag to flag.
    — Melanie Radzicki McManus, CNN, 6 Jan. 2022
  • The fall came when the runners were still jogging through the early laps.
    — oregonlive, 6 July 2023
  • When his throwing session was done, Ohtani jogged around the bases.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 13 June 2026
  • When Onana jogs onto the field for his warm-up, the boos are rabid.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Xander Bogaerts did not swing, tossed his bat aside and jogged to first base.
    — Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2023
  • Kim’s bodyguards jogged next to the black limousine that carried him through the city.
    — Edward Wong and, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Some teams jog around the four mats in single-file lines, weaving around grapplers.
    — Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Van Hecke jogged to the sideline after his blond hair had turned red from the blood.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026
  • Ohtani paused on his follow-through, his lips pursed, before jogging up the line.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • As David walked off the mound, Will jogged towards it for the top of the eighth.
    — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Midway through the first half, Maradona jogged across to take a corner from the right flank.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 3 June 2026
  • Find 15 minutes later in the day to jog up and down a flight of stairs a few times.
    — Kat Eschner, Fortune, 27 July 2022

jog

2 of 2 noun
  • More help is on the way — at a jog.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
  • There are some days when your run should be more of a jog.
    — Ciara Lucas, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
  • End your warm-up session with a light jog.
    — J'ne Day-Lucore, Outside, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Flutie just returned from a three-mile jog.
    — Dan Pompei, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Crook breaks into a jog, then darts between cars to reach her.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
  • Pack a picnic, grab a book, or lace up your sneakers for a jog.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Or a couple of easy jogs each week, plus a group fitness class with a friend.
    — Ciara Lucas, SELF, 20 Jan. 2026
  • For some people, going for a jog is the highlight of their day.
    — Gabrielle Kassel, Men's Health, 25 Oct. 2022
  • Her stooge makes easy work of him in the park during a supervised jog.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
  • These shoes are great for daily jogs, walks, and other forms of running.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Both bullpens got some exercise with a quick jog to the infield and a slow walk back.
    — Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, 21 Apr. 2021
  • As the beat picks up, the dancer quickens their steps to a jog — but seemingly slips on stage.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Young’s touchdown run was about as casual of a scoring jog can look.
    — Michael Casagrande | [email protected], al, 4 Sep. 2022
  • That's plenty adequate for a decent walk or even a slow jog—your call.
    — Men's Health, 16 Feb. 2023
  • His day might then include a jog around the lake, or perhaps a game of pickleball.
    — Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Check them out for your next jog or wear them under your jeans during colder winter days.
    — Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 13 Dec. 2022
  • Or a morning jog past meadows lined with cows whose milk will later top your latte.
    — Jenna Ryu, SELF, 17 Nov. 2025
  • Use curves, jogs, or steps only where there is a reason, not just to meander.
    — Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Moments before that, a runner with a man bun stopped in the middle of his jog to snap a shot.
    — Katie Toussaint, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Imagine how useful that will be on a long hike, summer jog, or hot shopping day in a busy city.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026
  • This could look like slowing your run to a slow jog or walk or taking a break at the side of the pool in between laps.
    — Jenny McCoy, SELF, 26 Mar. 2026
  • At one point, Tár goes on a jog through a park and hears a woman screaming for her life in the distance.
    — K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2022
  • The business matures at a sprint, but leadership matures at a jog.
    — Debon Lewis, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Hurtado was out for a jog when the dogs bit her arms and legs, ripping off her flesh and leaving large cuts, deputies said.
    — Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • These are beginner-friendly and can take you through short jogs, harder paces, and longer shakeouts.
    — Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Caballero, who was standing on third base, raised a fist and shook it three times before beginning his jog home.
    — Katie Woo, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
  • That means besides feeling like a cozy blanket as pants, these sweats are also great for jogs or just lounging around.
    — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 3 Aug. 2023
  • When Riley did not return home from her jog, her two roommates set out on her running path in search of her.
    — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Mel said Bryan was the kind of person who would go on late-night jogs and leave his door unlocked, prompting her to check in.
    — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 4 Jan. 2026
  • This isn’t a jog around the park — no one feels better after playing an NFL game.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2024

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