as in filthy
not clean
this mirror is so grimy you can barely see your reflection in it
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Recent Examples of grimy
On yet another stage, a set acting as a Detroit basement is decorated with bathtubs and grimy plastic curtains made to look like the lair of a vampire group called the Fang Gang.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
The Knicks already had Jalen Brunson to run the offense, Karl-Anthony Towns to punish frontcourts, and OG Anunoby and Josh Hart to handle the grimy work.
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C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
Wash grimy walls Walls collect fingerprints, grease, dust and mystery marks over time.
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Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
Cigarette mountains, exploding drum kits, grimy city streets and televisions tossed from windows flash by in rapid succession.
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Spin Staff,
SPIN,
8 May 2026
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
The Knicks already had Jalen Brunson to run the offense, Karl-Anthony Towns to punish frontcourts, and OG Anunoby and Josh Hart to handle the grimy work.
—
C.j. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
Wash grimy walls Walls collect fingerprints, grease, dust and mystery marks over time.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
Cigarette mountains, exploding drum kits, grimy city streets and televisions tossed from windows flash by in rapid succession.
—
Spin Staff,
SPIN,
8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grimy
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And a great bench of freelancers is making this all-American game feel dramatic, approachable, and exciting—even to filthy casuals.
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But, the freedom loving sane people of this great country came to Karoline's defense to show support, destroy the filthy LIBS and celebrate the greatest press secretary this country has ever employed.
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Looking for a heritage bolt of fabric without having to comb through the dusty shelves of an antiques store?
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On the dusty backroads of Radiator Springs, where Lightning McQueen and his pals live, a shower of meteors threatened to bring destruction upon the quarter-size cars in a scene that disaster movie king Roland Emmerich would endorse.
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Those who have sustained a severe burn or dirty wound should follow up with a booster after five years, according to the CDC.
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Down Pennsylvania Avenue, a man in a karate gi, disposable gloves, and dirty white sneakers was hauling a cart by means of a homemade yoke strapped across his shoulders.
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The land, unfenced, abuts a bald blackened hillside that must be public land.
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In its time open, fueled by fans of its blackened mahi and buttery lobster rolls, owner Mike Smith has expanded his footprint, moving into a larger stall in the popular food hall — which has allowed for a menu expansion, as well.
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Spread the mixture on the stained area; leave it for 15 minutes before wiping it away with a microfiber cloth.
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Visitors stroll from room to room, surrounded by stained glass and sacred cremains, serving witness to moving and often head-scratching performances.
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The rapid spread of the disease is exacerbated by the nature of gold mining, which involves muddy pits filled with miners surrounding the town.
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Catfish and carp, on the other hand, are true bottom feeders, hence the muddy flavor injection in their flesh.
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For the dinner, which doubled as a celebration of his sixth consecutive return to the Wimbledon tournament, as well as the campaign launch, the Italian tennis player opted for a more casual look in black.
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She was last seen wearing an orange/brown sweater and gray sweatpants and carrying a pink/black duffle bag.
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“Grimy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grimy. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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