as in moist
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Recent Examples of boggy
In a boggy uterus, the organ is enlarged and tender, which can cause pain in the lower abdomen and back.6
Another common sign of adenomyosis is infertility.
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Jess Sims, Health, 26 Sep. 2024
Microfiber and polyester materials can trap heat and make the bed feel boggy.
—Mara Santilli, SELF, 27 June 2024
Ukrainian forces were further limited by the onset of winter, as the ground became boggy.
—Lawrence D. Freedman, Foreign Affairs, 17 Feb. 2023
He’s just been tasked with figuring out who lobbed off the noggin’ of a barrister at a secretive monastery in the boggy small town of Scarnsea.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024
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Jess Sims, Health, 26 Sep. 2024
Microfiber and polyester materials can trap heat and make the bed feel boggy.
—Mara Santilli, SELF, 27 June 2024
Ukrainian forces were further limited by the onset of winter, as the ground became boggy.
—Lawrence D. Freedman, Foreign Affairs, 17 Feb. 2023
He’s just been tasked with figuring out who lobbed off the noggin’ of a barrister at a secretive monastery in the boggy small town of Scarnsea.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for boggy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boggy
Adjective
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Proliferation: Keep the wound moist and hydrated by covering it with a clean bandage.—
Michael Menna,
Verywell Health,
17 Jan. 2025
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Water often to keep the soil moist but never soggy.—
Lauren David,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Other ways to prevent an imbalance include avoiding exercise in hot, humid environments, reducing salt intake, managing health conditions, and addressing medication concerns with your healthcare provider.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
24 Jan. 2025
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On the mane front, Southern women have been known for big hair, lots of hair spray, and constantly defying the hot, humid environment around them.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Wipe surfaces with soap and water Use a damp cloth or wet mop on all dusty areas, not limited to the floors.—
Carly Mallenbaum,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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Put the damp dishcloth into the microwave for about 60 to 90 seconds.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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America’s clammier climate made every living thing shrink and weaken, from plants to animals to people.—
Caroline Winterer / Made by History,
TIME,
14 Jan. 2025
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Symptoms: Headache Nausea Dizziness Weakness Heavy sweating Cold and clammy skin Muscle cramps Fainting Heat exhaustion is severe and may require emergency medical attention.—
Shamani Salahuddin,
The Tennessean,
26 June 2024
Adjective
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The pumpkin also imparts some squashy sweetness.—
Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.com,
al,
12 Oct. 2021
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On a sunny, private patio populated by trilling birds and brightly colored Acapulco chairs, Iliza Shlesinger nestles into a squashy outdoor couch next to her rescue dog, Tian Fu.—
Morena Duwe,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Oct. 2022
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The film’s most harrowing moments show Eunice’s interrogation by the military, when she is taken from her home, with no contact with the outside world, and spends 12 days in a dark, dank cell, hearing the screams of people being tortured coming through the walls.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Jan. 2025
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There does seem to be something instinctive between these two relative strangers sitting in a photo studio on a dank, autumn afternoon deep in west London.—
Olivia Marks,
Vogue,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Boggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boggy. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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