as in sludge
something (as a work of literature or music) that is too sentimental a story about a lost puppy that was pure corn

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Recent Examples of corn This recipe brings together some of our favorite Southern vegetables, including lima beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and sweet onion. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 7 July 2025 Some of the markets even offer meat, honey, kettle corn and more. Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025 The whiskey’s mash bill consists of 70% corn, 20% wheat, and 10% barley. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 The brisket is finished with a chile morita salsa that is also found on a veggie explosion of squash, corn, peppers and onions. Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for corn
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Noun
  • There were torrential rains in Italy's north on Monday and parts of Bardonecchia near Turin were covered in sludge after the Frejus river burst its banks.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 June 2025
  • In one video shared in April, taken deep inside a large karst cave, manure could be seen pouring through holes in the ceiling, forming sludge pools while staining the white stalactites black.
    Karla Cripps, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
Noun
  • Here’s a recipe for Christina Tosi’s cinnamon buns with brown sugar goo.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
  • Unlike liquid sanitizer, wipes won't leak in your bag, which means no surprise goo on your stuff.
    Gregory Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025

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“Corn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corn. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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