How to Use slouch in a Sentence

slouch

1 of 2 noun
  • She walks with a slouch.
  • But that doesn’t mean the palate is a slouch.
    — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • But this is no group of slouches.
    — Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
  • Gausman, of course, is far from a slouch.
    — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Verse, meanwhile, is no slouch.
    — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
  • Some are further ahead in their careers, but the tween is no slouch.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN, 25 Mar. 2021
  • Harding hasn’t been a slouch on defense.
    — Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 19 Dec. 2025
  • But Lawrence was no slouch for the Seahawks.
    — Kevin Sherrington, Dallas Morning News, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Walker has hardly been a slouch.
    — Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 29 May 2026
  • Nvidia is no slouch in inference.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Utah’s defense is no slouch either.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 24 Nov. 2025
  • The jeans gave me the perfect amount of cool slouch and weren't too tight in any other places.
    — Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com, 19 Nov. 2021
  • But Kelce is no fashion slouch himself.
    — Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The jacket was just a bit oversized and the pants had the perfect amount of slouch.
    — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2020
  • Lotus’ foray into four-doors is no slouch.
    — Sean Evans, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2025
  • And yet, there are no slouches in the group — each could make a case for deserving a win.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 Aug. 2023
  • The Fitbit Air is no slouch on this front, either.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 30 May 2026
  • But the Braves are no slouch, and having those three start against them instead is nice too.
    — Houston Mitchell Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2021
  • Game 3 proved the Hawks are no slouch and this wouldn’t be a cakewalk series.
    — Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Apr. 2023
  • Of course, the car that comes with the NFT is no slouch, either.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2022
  • Boise State, it should be noted, is in no shape or form a defensive slouch.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2022
  • And the other starters in the secondary are no slouches, either.
    — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Its structured silhouette is softened with curved edges, and a slight slouch.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
  • As someone who likes to slouch, this was certainly a change that took a little while to get used to.
    — David Phelan, Forbes, 5 May 2021
  • But this practical piece is no slouch in the style department — just check out that cut-out back.
    — Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2023
  • The Venezuelan pitching staff is no slouch either.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Sick people cluster at the entrance, slouch in chairs, lie on stretchers along the dull pink walls.
    — New York Times, 3 Dec. 2020
  • Black boots with just a slight slouch to them are the ideal choice for someone who wants a sleeker way to test the trend.
    — Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2025
  • The shaft hit just at the knee and fell into an intentional slouch through the ankle.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 29 Nov. 2025
  • The PlayStation brand was never any slouch, at least in the early aughts.
    — Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2020

slouch

2 of 2 verb
  • She slouched into the room.
  • The boy was slouching over his school books.
  • Sit up straight. Please don't slouch.
  • Ten straight weeks is nothing to slouch at, though.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 17 Nov. 2025
  • Wenyu’s scores slouched down the rankings.
    — Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
  • Bichette, the bat taken out of his hand, slouched back to the bench.
    — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • David was already slouched in his usual spot with his headphones on.
    — Chicago Tribune, chicagotribune.com, 2 June 2018
  • The man was slouched over in the driver's seat and the engine was running.
    — Bruce Geiselman, cleveland.com, 29 July 2017
  • The other plays stupid baseball and is slouching its way through the season.
    — Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, 14 Aug. 2017
  • It’s designed with a high-waist that falls into a baggy leg that’s meant to slouch and graze the floor.
    — Paula Lee, Glamour, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Ellison, who is fifty-five, was slouched behind the wheel with the heater blowing on him.
    — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • Make sure to keep your shoulders and back engaged throughout, since slouching will kill your back and core gains.
    — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 21 June 2023
  • Emilia nodded back at him and lightened the mood by goofily slouching in her chair.
    — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 May 2019
  • Two males slouch into the shade thrown by our vehicle, so we are surrounded by the pride.
    — Saumya Ancheri, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2022
  • All of his possessions were in the beat-up black backpack slouched on the concrete behind him.
    — AZCentral.com, 22 Oct. 2019
  • The shaft also featured a loose fit, which gave it a slouching effect around the ankle.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Teenagers in hoodies slouch over their phones; young kids use the sidewalk in front of the restaurant as a makeshift playground.
    — Daily Pilot, 23 Oct. 2019
  • More moving, less slouching at a desk drinking coffee by the gallon!
    — Aj Willingham, CNN, 15 June 2019
  • In the first, Haag is slouched in his chair, his hands apparently folded over his lap.
    — Avi Selk, Washington Post, 21 May 2018
  • Blond haired and blue eyed, wearing a gray T-shirt and black sweatpants, Jaros slouched in his chair.
    — Hannah Leone, chicagotribune.com, 18 July 2017
  • When police arrived to the man’s home on Eastland, he was slouched backward in a chair.
    — Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 7 May 2020
  • The shape slouches through the waist and thigh, offering comfortable room for your curves.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
  • An off-duty Fort Bend deputy in the area said the driver appeared to be slouched and dazed.
    — John D. Harden, Houston Chronicle, 13 Apr. 2018
  • Even factors as simple as lying in bed or slouching over can affect the nasal cycle.
    — Adam Taylor, CNN Money, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Silk pajama pants slouched over Wales Bonner loafers.
    — Tyler Matthew Oyer feb. 27, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Over the next 20 minutes, officers milled around the area as Nichols slouched over by the car.
    — Gina Butkovich, USA TODAY, 4 May 2023
  • There are also apps and gadgets on the market that help send you little reminders to stop slouching.
    — Women's Health, 17 May 2023
  • The center has held and mere anarchy is still slouching somewhere off on the horizon.
    — The Hive, 24 Apr. 2017
  • Women can slouch into the grocery store in flabby workout pants and a sweatshirt, just like men do.
    — Beth Thames | [email protected], al, 12 Oct. 2021
  • Engage the core to help keep the lower spine curvature neutral and not rounded or slouched.
    — Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2025

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