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Recent Examples of boggy
Thursday’s news that Amazon had struck a deal with Bond rights holders Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson to seize creative control of the franchise means the longtime boggy stalemate between the two parties is over, and the new Bond will assuredly move forward.
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James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025
Our itinerary would take us from the drier — though still boggy — east of the country all the way to the misty mountains of the southwest, running for many hours each day.
—Alexandra Kleeman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
Peatlands are a boggy ecosystem that despite covering only 3 percent of the earth's land surface, contain more carbon than all of the planet's forests combined and play a vital role in water regulation; retaining and gradually releasing water.
—Andrew Wight, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
But the West Highland Way is also steeped in natural beauty, from its scattered and steep Munros to its torrid rivers and boggy grasslands.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024
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James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025
Our itinerary would take us from the drier — though still boggy — east of the country all the way to the misty mountains of the southwest, running for many hours each day.
—Alexandra Kleeman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
Peatlands are a boggy ecosystem that despite covering only 3 percent of the earth's land surface, contain more carbon than all of the planet's forests combined and play a vital role in water regulation; retaining and gradually releasing water.
—Andrew Wight, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
But the West Highland Way is also steeped in natural beauty, from its scattered and steep Munros to its torrid rivers and boggy grasslands.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boggy
Adjective
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Store in the refrigerator, changing the paper towel or water occasionally to keep them moist and fresh.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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Tropical systems need warm ocean waters, a moist atmosphere, and less wind shear.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For example, many well-hydrated athletes experience cramps, while others competing in hot, humid conditions remain unaffected.—
Michael Hales,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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Hot and humid climates will soon be replaced by cool and crisp temps, Halloween paraphernalia will line department store shelves and the smell of pumpkin spice has already begun to perfume the air.—
Roshae Hemmings,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This can be used on damp or dry hair.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Scrub stains, soap scum, and hard water spots with a damp sponge or soft brush.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One clammy hand grips the wheel.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
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Signs of dehydration can include dry mouth, the inability to produce tears and clammy skin.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Expect roaring fires, squashy armchairs, and hedonistic feasts.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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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
Adjective
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Abnormal’s flagship beer, Boss Pour is a blast from our brewing past, a salute to the dank, hop-heavy India Pale Ales that put San Diego on the brewing map.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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DeMarco’s records were easy, loose, and cool, with echoes of Neil Young and Brian Wilson, if they’d been reared on dank memes, legal weed, and back issues of Thrasher.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Trees growing in irrigated lawns are susceptible to overwatering.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Boggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boggy. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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