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Recent Examples of boggy
Here, the train rolls into one of Scotland’s most remote stations, arriving via a line built up on a raft of roots and brushwood because traditional foundations failed in the boggy ground.
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Rosie Conroy, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Don't plant hydrangeas in wet clay or a boggy spot that never dries out.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2026
In between, travelers are granted views of vast desert landscapes and boggy bayous.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
The terrain was once too boggy and hilly for construction projects and is now protected as parkland.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 27 Dec. 2025
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Rosie Conroy, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Don't plant hydrangeas in wet clay or a boggy spot that never dries out.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2026
In between, travelers are granted views of vast desert landscapes and boggy bayous.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026
The terrain was once too boggy and hilly for construction projects and is now protected as parkland.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 27 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boggy
Adjective
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Fill small containers with moist, well-draining soil.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
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Just after a gentle rain, when the earth is still moist, is the best time, Vater says.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The specially emulsified formula keeps the ceramides evenly dispersed (no shaking required), while the lightweight mist feels especially refreshing on hot, humid summer days.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
23 June 2026
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The breathable fabric is ideal for hot, humid days whether stateside or abroad.—
Sarah DiMuro,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Adjective
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Oprah selected it for her book club; at her compound in Montecito, Whitehead was so nervous that her staff insisted on blow-drying the damp patches of his dress shirt before they were introduced.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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If the dispensers are not removable, use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe away any residue, then apply white vinegar to the dispensers to remove mold and eliminate odors.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Adjective
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Heat exhaustion symptoms can include heavy sweating, cold and clammy skin, lightheadedness or headache, loss of appetite or nausea, according to New York City Emergency Management.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
10 June 2026
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During the day's exploring, employ the buddy system and look out for signs of heat illness like feeling dizzy, experiencing nausea or muscle cramps and sweating with cool and clammy skin.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Feel its malleability between your teeth, how its squashy fragility—marshy like the plant from which it was originally harvested—gives a bit before bouncing back.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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Its restaurant, Roxy Bar, sits beneath an eight-story-high skylight and is packed with squashy leather armchairs upon which to luxuriate and dine.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Basements harbor even more humidity down below and can develop a dank smell from the growth of mold and mildew.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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The Latest Oceanic Summer Scents On a scale of briny-gateway fragrances to delightfully dank, shop the newest wave of oceanic perfumes.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Land has been taken from irrigated production.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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In the past, irrigated rice paddies were kept flooded throughout the growing season, resulting in constant greenhouse gas emissions produced by microbes that thrive in the wet environment.—
Hanqin Tian,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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“Boggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boggy. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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