cruddy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruddy
Adjective
  • Another main issue is that the power grind itself now being the endgame is no longer a good motivator to play, nor is the Tier system with 3s not much different than 4s or 5s, and all past weapons being somewhat lame now outside of that system entirely.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Paine proposed a lump sum payment of £15 (£2,306 in 2025) to everyone reaching the age of twenty-one and a £10 (£1,537 in 2025) annual pension for the blind and lame, as well as for those fifty and older.
    Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Trying to expose the trafficking, abuse, and the filthy networks that protect the wealthy and powerful puts you in danger.
    Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Unitree claims that the G1 is made to handle difficult, filthy, and repetitive jobs in a variety of settings, including at homes, factories, and hospitals.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • This World Cup wasn’t going to be cheap to attend, but these memories for life cost so much that swathes of people can’t even toy with the idea.
    Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Utility executives and analysts have said clean energy projects are crucial to help power new data centers and factories, because they can be built quickly and produce electricity that is relatively cheap.
    Michael Copley, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • On top of the traditional orange and dusty red decor, consider adding violet and navy to the mix this fall.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Baseboards And Molding Baseboards and molding get incredibly dusty from years of neglect.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The Browns have scored the second-fewest points in the NFL, ahead of only the pitiful Tennessee Titans.
    Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
  • On the side of the highway, Wilson cuts a pitiful, solitary figure.
    Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Wood stained baseboards may need a gentler cleaning approach, such as Murphy’s Oil Soap, to protect the finish.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Most of the restaurant's decor is bright Coca Cola red, from stained glass lamps to old-school pinup posters, all with the Coca Cola logo.
    Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Its dual-tank water system keeps clean and dirty water separate, while the multi-surface brush roll handles sealed hard floors and rugs.
    Caitlyn Martyn may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Use a toothbrush to scrub the extra-dirty spots or a scrub brush to refresh an entire piece of furniture before using a microfiber cloth to remove lingering soap bubbles.
    Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Boultier expresses similar views and suggests steering clear of muddy pastels like dusty lilac or pale mint green.
    Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Similar heavy rains produced similar muddy results in 2014 and 2015.
    Dan Kelly October 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Cruddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruddy. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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