mucked (out)

past tense of muck (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mucked (out)
Verb
  • But good, old-fashioned capitalism turned out to be very helpful.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
  • The other guy went to Indiana State and turned out okay.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • The premiere wasn't the only time the women brushed shoulders with royalty.
    Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • The striker brushed off criticism for his performance in Portugal’s first World Cup match to star in a brilliant 5-0 win over Uzbekistan yesterday.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Total exports of portable air conditioners from China to Western Europe had already surged 70% in the first five months of 2026, before severe summer heat swept the AC-shy continent.
    J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 30 June 2026
  • The comments came after another frustrating series for Guerrero and the team, as they were swept by the Rangers and saw the gap in the division standings grow to more than 10 games.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • How carpet shampooers work Carpet shampooers, also called carpet cleaners, combine water and specialized soap into a solution that’s sprayed into the carpet, then scrubbed and vacuumed away, bringing dirt with it.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 June 2026
  • Limited seats were available on the secondary market three hours before kickoff for the 64,487-seat Hard Rock Stadium (scrubbed of all branding by FIFA and re-named Miami Stadium for the tournament due to sponsorship restrictions).
    Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • And a pig like me would have picked Bing’s face up off the dirt, rinsed it in cold water from his canteen, and felt the skin flex in the palm of his hand.
    Will Mackin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
  • Ensure petals are thoroughly rinsed before use.
    Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • The courses can be tiny, from a teeny teacup of hot chicken broth infused with the aged Alpine echo of Pleasant Ridge Reserve cheese or a squiggly sweet funnel cake dusted with spicebush berry sugar.
    Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
  • They’re dusted with a classic ranch-style seasoning blend that includes garlic powder, onion powder, and powdered sour cream and buttermilk.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • Styled by Ursula Stephen, Zendaya’s chocolate brown hair was combed over the right side of her head in a medium-sized wave that moved away from her face.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
  • Investigators combed through wreckage Wednesday for clues to the cause.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Heavy spills or splatters should always be cleaned right away.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
  • Tahoe officials have been vigilant, ensuring all boats are cleaned, drained and dry before launching into Lake Tahoe.
    Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026
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“Mucked (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mucked%20%28out%29. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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