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as in muddy
full of or covered with soft wet earth
the ground was very mucky after a night of pouring rain
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as in filthy
not clean
only too happy to remove those old mucky clothes
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Recent Examples of mucky
Three lakes in central Wisconsin's Adams County have been plagued with unsightly, mucky algae blooms for years, some of which have produced harmful toxins.
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Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Attendees mud wrestled even during rain delays in mucky conditions.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 15 June 2025
The Michigan monkeyflower grows in sand and mucky soil amid cold, flowing spring water, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service website says.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 6 May 2025
With the Big 12 already in a bit of a mucky place before that reveal, how might this impact the conference as a whole?
—Mark Schindler, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
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Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Attendees mud wrestled even during rain delays in mucky conditions.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 15 June 2025
The Michigan monkeyflower grows in sand and mucky soil amid cold, flowing spring water, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service website says.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 6 May 2025
With the Big 12 already in a bit of a mucky place before that reveal, how might this impact the conference as a whole?
—Mark Schindler, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mucky
Adjective
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In hues from muddy browns to iridescent purples, grackles seek safety in numbers, for the most part, but perhaps warmth and socializing as well.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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This has put Foxboro in a muddy situation.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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So open to the skies, and filthy.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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This neighborhood, peopled almost entirely by the people who claim to have been driven from Poland and Russia, is the eyesore of New York and perhaps the filthiest place on the western continent.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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This one, in a dusty olive green, has a high pile texture and subtle geometric design for the right amount of visual interest.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
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Mattresses and questionably clean bedding were dredged up, dusty couches cleared of detritus.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Elsewhere in the photoshoot, Pattinson poses with a cigarette in his mouth, pants unbuttoned and in a stained shirt in a black-and-white photo.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Gently massage only the stained area.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Tan explained that there are still things people can do to protect themselves from the harms of dirty air.—
Dr. Ishani D. Premaratne,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Synthetic fibers like polyester can leave tiny scratches on the surface, and dirty cloths can cause micro scratches.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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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Failing to check abatement expiration dates creates nasty surprises when incentives end.—
Allison Palmer
Updated February 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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The club’s record £125million signing suffered a nasty leg break away to Spurs in December.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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These include shrimp ceviche, lobster bisque, black mussels, truffle fries and a Caesar salad.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Mother of the bride Thurman was photographed in a gauzy light blue dress, and Ethan Hawke was in a navy blue suit paired with a black button-down.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Mucky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mucky. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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