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Recent Examples of boggy
The terrain was once too boggy and hilly for construction projects and is now protected as parkland.
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 27 Dec. 2025
Experts believe the prior surveys likely failed because the boggy landscape was first forested in the 19th century, then recently cleared.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 Oct. 2025
Introduction In a tournament compromised by wet weather and therefore boggy pitches, hosts West Germany were not overwhelmingly popular winners.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Plants thrive in moist soil, and unlike other magnolias, sweet bay tolerates wet, boggy conditions, heavy clay, and salt.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 27 Dec. 2025
Experts believe the prior surveys likely failed because the boggy landscape was first forested in the 19th century, then recently cleared.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 Oct. 2025
Introduction In a tournament compromised by wet weather and therefore boggy pitches, hosts West Germany were not overwhelmingly popular winners.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Plants thrive in moist soil, and unlike other magnolias, sweet bay tolerates wet, boggy conditions, heavy clay, and salt.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boggy
Adjective
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The setup is certainly there, though with a dry plume of air sitting on top of much more moist air just ahead of a cold front that is expected to pass early on Wednesday.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Because a shower is a humid, moist environment, shower curtains and liners are prone to mold and mildew as well as soap scum and other grime.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Mildew is a common problem on outdoor cushions, especially in humid conditions.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Whether exploring a hot, humid environment or trying to get rest and relief on a plane or cruise where the air feels stuffy, a small handheld mini fan is a great asset.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Clean Outdoor Furniture — Including the Undersides Vacuum cushions on all sides and wipe down the frames with a damp cloth.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Between damp docks, muddy trails, and the occasional drizzle, they were quickly soaked and scuffed.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Her skin is cold and clammy, pockmarked with insect bites.—
Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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These include difficulty breathing, chest pain, fainting or signs of shock such as confusion and clammy skin.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Expect roaring fires, squashy armchairs, and hedonistic feasts.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Coffee makers can get very dank and moldy.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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To watch his dank, brooding studies in social collapse, most of them filmed in long, loping black-and-white takes, is to embark on an oddly luxuriant descent into Purgatory.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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One problematic issue of this new law is Water Code Section 10608(e)(2), which requires HOAs with over 5,000 square feet of irrigated common area (not only turf) to certify compliance to the State Water Board every three years.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Coachella, which is hosted at an irrigated polo field surrounded by desert, is particularly susceptible.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Boggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boggy. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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