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Recent Examples of sludge
But editorial indulgence has resulted in such a sludge of footnotes and block quotes that the eye must often dismount and continue on foot.
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Book Marks
august 7, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
Blood is a surprisingly complicated fluid, in part because the red blood cells in human blood can form long chains, giving it the consistency of sludge.
—ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2025
Michael Francis, who edits the society’s newsletter, also said that birds tend to steer clear of the sludge, except when drawn by hunger.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
Keeping kettles and coffee makers clean ensures a consistently tasty cup every time and helps prevent the formation of oily sludge and mineral deposits.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2025
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Book Marks
august 7, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
Blood is a surprisingly complicated fluid, in part because the red blood cells in human blood can form long chains, giving it the consistency of sludge.
—ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2025
Michael Francis, who edits the society’s newsletter, also said that birds tend to steer clear of the sludge, except when drawn by hunger.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
Keeping kettles and coffee makers clean ensures a consistently tasty cup every time and helps prevent the formation of oily sludge and mineral deposits.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for sludge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sludge
Noun
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Although the subsequent road closures inconvenienced a small, vocal minority – among them DJ Diplo and comedian Chris Rock ‒ most attendees happily splashed through the mud until the roads dried up.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Off-road settings can be accessed on the multimedia screen where drivers will find quick access controls as well as terrain modes for automatic settings allowing for confident driving in snow, mud, or on rocky surfaces.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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It’s crafted from a mash bill of corn, wheat, and rye.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Add corn, garlic, and Cajun seasoning; cook, stirring often, until corn is tender, about 3 minutes.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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If more goo is found, the goal will be to collect it without disturbing its oxygen-free environment, said lead researcher Cody Sheik, a microbial ecologist at Large Lakes Observatory.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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The strawberries have a dull, squalid complexion, trapped in a strawberry goo.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 July 2025
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“Sludge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sludge. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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