as in sludge
soft wet earth we cannot play softball today because the field turned to mud after last night's heavy rain

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of mud Mud Madness follows the off-road subculture of extreme Big-Tire UTV mud racing and the passionate characters that drive the sport. Peter White, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025 Male and female beavers work together to build their lodge and create a habitat by using sticks, branches, rocks, grass and mud to construct their dams. Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2025 Las Flores Canyon Road turned into a river of mud flowing across PCH and into Duke’s parking lot. Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2025 Added to all this mud and jam chaos is that Mrs. Pumphrey is concerned about Tricki Woo, and also James is being weird. Alice Burton, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mud
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mud
Noun
  • There's a Lawrenceville location, too. ☕️ Pro tip: Sip slowly to avoid a mouthful of finely ground sludge at the bottom of the cup.
    Ryan Deto, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Now, the agency recycles sludge on more than 17,000 acres of private farmland in North and South Carolina, Frost confirmed.
    Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • My boots, parked neatly outside, were now buried in muck, along with my pride and my chances of a comfy day on the bike.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Feb. 2025
  • Rory McIlroy lifted it out of the muck yet somehow controlled the 88-yard shot so well the ball caught the back of the green and spun back to 6 inches from the pin.
    Brody Miller, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The salmon that arrived this spring are likely swimming in deep pools along the creeks, where they are expected to spawn and lay their eggs in gravel underneath clear, cold stretches of water in late September and October.
    Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Crescent Bend Nature Park This 190-acre park in nearby Schertz has a single 1.6-mile circular gravel trail that can be looped for a longer trek or bike ride.
    Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Feel free to go more traditional with a pair of Sperry boat shoes or Birkenstock EVA Arizona sandals, which have been designed for the wear that sand, saltwater and sunlight can have on a pair of shoes—but are no less on-trend this year.
    Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Of all the incredible places to visit, apparently nothing sounds more appealing than spending time on the gorgeous white sand beaches of Fort Lauderdale or Miami or in the bustling city of Orlando to usher in warmer weather.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Mud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mud. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on mud

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!