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as in muddy
full of or covered with soft wet earth
the slushy racetrack resulted in a significantly slower time for the winning horse
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as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
slushy music underscores the movie's emotional scenes
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Recent Examples of slushy
Bulbs are defiant harbingers of spring in colder climes, sometimes pushing up through the snow in their zeal to greet the sun and spread a little color on a bleak landscape of slushy grays.
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Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
Rain changes to snow tonight with a bit of light, slushy accumulation possible.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
And by Tuesday evening, the roadways could be covered with a slushy mess.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 30 Dec. 2024
Pair it with a roomy tote and a pair of black boots, ideally ones that can hold up to New York’s slushy, icy streets, like these Cole Haan waterproof booties (now up to 42 percent off).
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
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Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2025
Rain changes to snow tonight with a bit of light, slushy accumulation possible.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
And by Tuesday evening, the roadways could be covered with a slushy mess.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 30 Dec. 2024
Pair it with a roomy tote and a pair of black boots, ideally ones that can hold up to New York’s slushy, icy streets, like these Cole Haan waterproof booties (now up to 42 percent off).
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slushy
Adjective
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Piles of grey snow sat next to muddy stretches of the lawn.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
18 Jan. 2025
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Every two years or so, the entire structure is caked with a fresh layer of banco: a muddy mixture of water, soil, and straw that dries in open air.—
Guy Peterson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Their love story adds a sentimental layer that, in competing for narrative space, dilutes this send-up of American imperialism.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Jan. 2025
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Especially when getting rid of sentimental items is involved.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The sticky oil can be applied directly to the belly and over right side of the abdomen, but holistic health enthusiasts like to soak a piece of cotton or flannel and apply heat for more intense delivery.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Like other Thai cities, Chiang Rai boasts its fair share of markets and night bazaars, where visitors can browse Thai handicrafts and sample khao soi (a curry noodle soup that’s a northern specialty) and mango sticky rice at their own pace.—
Tanvi Chheda,
AFAR Media,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The fabric is breathable and lightweight without feeling thin or flimsy and the fit is slightly oversized, which gives it a relaxed and casual look that isn’t sloppy.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2025
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In the week leading up to Donald Trump’s inauguration, a brief but sloppy food fight broke out between the Trump team and the outgoing Biden administration over who deserves credit for finalizing a cease-fire deal in the Gaza Strip.—
Noah Rothman,
National Review,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Statewide, water supplies are currently sufficient after two wet years.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
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That was true two years ago, when wet weather conditions and low commodity prices made their crop farming a financial challenge.—
Ames Alexander,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Think of those that are difficult to pronounce on the back of a sugary cereal box, for example.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
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If low or moderate drinkers experience weight gain after eliminating alcohol, the expert said that’s most likely due to substituting drinking with snacking or sugary mocktails.—
Angelica Stabile,
Fox News,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Cooking the pasta separately from the soup prevents it from overcooking, becoming mushy, and continuing to absorb up the broth when stored.—
Nicole Hopper,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2025
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Calgary, Ottawa and Pittsburgh are in the mushy middle of the league (again), and their attendance reflects that.—
James Mirtle,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Loading your audio article Pat Ingram remembers leaving a Valparaiso Noon Kiwanis meeting held at First Christian Church a little more than a year ago but after that, things got fuzzy.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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Thanks to Walmart’s huge selection of soft and fuzzy blankets for less than $30, there’s no reason to be cold while lounging at home.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Slushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slushy. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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