Definition of mudnext
as in sludge
soft wet earth we cannot play softball today because the field turned to mud after last night's heavy rain

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Recent Examples of mud Days of rain have delayed the on-track racing multiple times and the campgrounds are full of mud. Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 24 May 2026 It's made with deep five-millimeter lugs that are seriously grippy on all kinds of terrain from mud to rocks, and its special midsole absorbs a ton of impact to keep your feet pain-free and without fatigue for as long as possible. Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026 The Avalanche power play, meanwhile, is back to being stuck in neutral, spinning burgundy and blue tires in the mud. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 23 May 2026 While the mud is gone, some scars remain. Bryan P. Sears, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for mud
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Noun
  • Mitch drilled a hole into his home’s concrete foundation in hopes of diverting the sludge out of the house and into the yard.
    Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 18 May 2026
  • Lake Erie froze solid that year, but Dwight said the toxic sludge at the bottom of the river and the sheen of oil across the top would keep the Cuyahoga from freezing.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • Real estate executive Gloria Caulfield was the first to prominently step into the muck at the University of Central Florida.
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 20 May 2026
  • Patrón 100 gets that citrus punch without any syrupy, sugary muck.
    Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • Elsewhere across the lush landscaping, gravel gardens and lounge areas set a more tranquil tone, while a heated saltwater pool and spa connected by a cascading water feature anchor the backyard.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 28 May 2026
  • In an effort to resolve the remaining concerns, Pittsburgh Water will work with the property owner regarding removal of the gravel material.
    Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • Many of the restaurant’s tables are dug right into the sand on the beach.
    Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
  • Alabama's Gulf Coast Located at the southernmost tip of Alabama, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach is a picture-perfect, 32-mile strip of soft white sand along the Gulf of Mexico.
    Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 30 May 2026

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“Mud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mud. Accessed 31 May. 2026.

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