wallow
verb (used without object)
to roll about or lie in water, snow, mud, dust, or the like, as for refreshment.
wallowing
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present participleof wallow.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The Japanese unit soared at the end of last week after wallowing around its weakest level since 1986, as it was hit by higher US interest rates, rising oil prices and persistent capital outflows.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
It was as distasteful a segment as you’d expect from “Update,” yet also somehow straddled the line between wallowing in the scandal and mining some genuine laughs out of it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 2026
Of course, some anger and frustration will come out during these talks, but long-term wallowing and ruminating on perceived unfairness can be more damaging than the layoff itself.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 2, 2026
But the American supporters weren’t wallowing in silence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2025
Dauntless was wallowing in the waves, her sails flapping uncertainly.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
