Definition of cornnext
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 Embrace your spicy side with enchiladas, spicy slaw, and a corn dip that will be a part of your regular rotation from here on out. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026 There will also be games to play, like corn hole, darts and board games. Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026 Cobblestone streets wind through older neighborhoods, horses are still a common sight, and traditional routines like the hand-pressing of fresh corn tortillas, continue alongside modern tourism. Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026 But other than that, frozen corn is often your best bet. Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for corn
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sludge
Noun
  • In 2013 Coogan cofounded the buzzy nutrient-sludge-for-workaholics company Soylent.
    Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Many of the crude deposits are in the form of a heavy sludge, which is difficult to extract and refine.
    John Cassidy, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026

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“Corn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corn. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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