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as in filthy
not clean
after playing outside, the kids came in grungy and in need of a good bath
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as in dilapidated
showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect
even though this grungy sweatshirt is falling apart, it's still my favorite
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Recent Examples of grungy
The name was a play on the popular Lollapalooza music festival and perfectly captured the grungy, alternative, and chaotic culture of the ECW brand.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
And don’t worry if the fringe starts to separate on days two or three—embrace the grungy texture instead of making a beeline for your dry shampoo.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2025
In the heart of downtown, Jungle is the go-to spot for ritzy cocktails, and across the street sits grungy Lemmy with its 50-plus taps, huge covered patio and regular concerts.
—New York Times, 24 July 2025
The metal eyelet details add a grungy touch, while the front of the foot features a slight platform, and all of this balances atop a five-inch heel.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
And don’t worry if the fringe starts to separate on days two or three—embrace the grungy texture instead of making a beeline for your dry shampoo.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 2 Aug. 2025
In the heart of downtown, Jungle is the go-to spot for ritzy cocktails, and across the street sits grungy Lemmy with its 50-plus taps, huge covered patio and regular concerts.
—New York Times, 24 July 2025
The metal eyelet details add a grungy touch, while the front of the foot features a slight platform, and all of this balances atop a five-inch heel.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grungy
Adjective
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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
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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
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The demolition of the former dilapidated Northridge Mall, which began last year, is finished.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The restaurant is the joint labor of love for couple Wessie and Tradd Newton, who have stewarded the location from a dilapidated structure into a local institution.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Baseboards And Molding Baseboards and molding get incredibly dusty from years of neglect.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Same premise as the exterior, but even more important: Don’t buy a car with a neglected interior.—
Jimmy Camp,
Oc Register,
4 Aug. 2025
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Close the Loop Following through on commitments is the simplest and yet shockingly most neglected way to earn long-term trust.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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The land, unfenced, abuts a bald blackened hillside that must be public land.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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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.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Dec. 2022
Adjective
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For both areas, Painter hit the transfer portal and landed a dirty-work center in Cluff.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Far from a knightly war, the German advance in 1941-1942 against France was a dirty one, with thieving of private property and menace against civilians.—
Christopher C. Gorham
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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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
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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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“Grungy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grungy. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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