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as in bastard
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
that guy's a real slime, so avoid him at all costs
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Recent Examples of slime
Each leaves different clues like slime trails, ragged edges, or missing buds.
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Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 8 Mar. 2026
Occasionally, another animal, such as a raccoon or dog, or a person, will accidentally eat an infected animal, or the slime of one, and contract the disease.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
My behind-the-scenes look started with a tour of the Sloomoo kitchen, where I was given the rundown on how the various slimes are created and stored.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
This free event centers around learning science, technology, engineering, arts and math via activities involving DNA, genomics, virtual reality, rockets, robots, drones and slime.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
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Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 8 Mar. 2026
Occasionally, another animal, such as a raccoon or dog, or a person, will accidentally eat an infected animal, or the slime of one, and contract the disease.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
My behind-the-scenes look started with a tour of the Sloomoo kitchen, where I was given the rundown on how the various slimes are created and stored.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
This free event centers around learning science, technology, engineering, arts and math via activities involving DNA, genomics, virtual reality, rockets, robots, drones and slime.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slime
Noun
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O'ahu resident Melanie Lee saw what's left of her house for the first time on Monday after the worst flooding Hawaii has seen in two decades turned parts of the islands' emerald communities into mud.—
Matt Gutman,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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For those aged 12 to 17, the resort’s new naturopathy program includes not only water massage, but also kids yoga, mud therapy and an iris assessment that reveals well-being insights.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The disconnect may be blinding leaders to the first-hand experience of using AI, which is causing workload creep and cognitive overload, at least in current use cases.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
24 Mar. 2026
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Fear creeps in as cases continue to rise The lack of official narrative may have led local folks to a premature sense of safety, believing that the outbreak had ended even as cases continue to add up.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Dancing with an old fave will be almost as exciting as getting a glimpse of the primordial riverbed, which is usually covered with sludge.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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Little filth flies such as drain flies breed in sludge and decaying matter that can build up in drain pipes, says Oi.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The film follows a clown, consumed by a desperate need for validation, who accepts a private booking, expecting a children’s party — only to discover his audience is a group of millennials and Gen Z adults who openly mock his performance.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Performances and stunts are delivered by international acrobats and clowns during music and light shows.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Nora Ephron for depressed perverts.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
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You are being spied on by a pervert.—
Jay Ruttenberg,
New Yorker,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Take the brake-by-wire system, which blends the disc brakes’ stopping power with the 849’s regenerative braking to reduce jerk, prevent lockup, and maximize performance.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2026
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In the new sequel, Grace teams with her estranged younger sister, Faith (Kathryn Newton), as they’re hunted by four elite families full of murderous jerks scrambling to become the High Seat of a Council that controls the world.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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After spending a decade and a half in the brains of a meth kingpin and a slimeball attorney, Gilligan wanted his next protagonist to be a force for good.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Now, these slimeballs no longer pose a threat to public safety.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Authorities say, in another case, a dog sold as a service animal to a paralyzed veteran ended up attacking him.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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In the harsh afternoon sun, it was deserted except for dogs dozing on the rocks, and lovers seeking a shred of privacy.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Slime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slime. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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