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Recent Examples of mud
Maui resident and real estate broker Jesse Wald, who recorded video of a coastal road’s collapse Saturday, said other parts of road were flooded out by mud and sediment.
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Sophia Tareen, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Sometimes, Ramsden and his peers in Mississippi might hop down in the mud to lay irrigation pipe.
—Boyce Upholt, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
One person was pulled out of the mud alive during a rescue operation, Manuqa said.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
In parks, the 5-inch-deep holes and mud can interfere with sports activities.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
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Sophia Tareen, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Sometimes, Ramsden and his peers in Mississippi might hop down in the mud to lay irrigation pipe.
—Boyce Upholt, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
One person was pulled out of the mud alive during a rescue operation, Manuqa said.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026
In parks, the 5-inch-deep holes and mud can interfere with sports activities.
—Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mud
Noun
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Dancing with an old fave will be almost as exciting as getting a glimpse of the primordial riverbed, which is usually covered with sludge.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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Little filth flies such as drain flies breed in sludge and decaying matter that can build up in drain pipes, says Oi.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Nebraska got bogged down in the winter muck after an end to the 2025 season marked by four losses in five games, the final three in ugly fashion.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Just get it a little damp before use and fully rinse the muck off when you’re finished.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The company said work at Galeton Elementary School included extensive cleaning of the interior, exterior, playground equipment and the removal of gravel and mulch.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility Due to the terrain, which encompasses gravel paths and some rather steep hills, Monteverdi could be challenging to navigate for guests with limited mobility, though the property has a golf cart to assist guests if necessary.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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However, parts of both areas were inaccessible because of empty event structures and the four-day Gymreapers Wodapalooza along the sand and Lummus Park.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Its fighters wore camouflage gear that blended with a sand-colored backdrop; the base was only reachable by walking up a steep slope.—
Younes Mohammad,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Mud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mud. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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