slog
UK: slɒɡ | US: slɑːɡ
v. to work hard and steadily at a difficult or boring task
v. to walk or progress with heavy effort
n. a period of hard, exhausting work
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The word "slog" likely emerged in the early 19th century, possibly influenced by the idea of dragging something heavy (like a log) or laboring intensely. The "s-" prefix may add emphasis, while "log" evokes sluggish, effortful motion. Over time, it broadened to describe persistent, tiresome work or trudging movement.
She had to slog through hundreds of pages of legal documents.
The team slogged through the muddy field during the marathon.
Writing this report feels like a real slog.
He slogged away at his job for years without a promotion.
After the rain, the hikers slogged up the steep trail.