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mud

noun

ˈməd

Definition of mud

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 This was the next generation duking it out, wrestling in the mud into the final competitive stage. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026 The module is fully waterproof (even in saltwater) with a mud-proof IP68/66K rating. — New Atlas, 26 July 2026 The Boise County Sheriff’s Office shared photos on social media of damage at the campground, including cars, trucks and campers covered in mud and rocks or smashed against trees. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026 In 2023, torrential rain turned the playa into thick mud, leaving many Burners, including Christian, stranded in the desert. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mud

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But the real key to the magic is that frenetic tone — the dirty, grungy, previously unheard sludge created when guitarist/Ray’s brother Dave Davies slashed his amp’s speaker with a razor.

— Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
Inline water filters can be installed and are widely used to trap dirt, debris, and sludge.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026

Definition of sludge

Noun

Once more than 20 feet deep in some areas, Lake Jesup today is barely six feet deep as muck and other debris have accumulated on the bottom.

— Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026
Yes, Nolan’s tendency to make the sound editing a bit murky or a bit too loud at times while the dialogue sinks into the sonic muck, all these things are true here.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of muck

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Reynolds also described unsanitary conditions due to the slaughter area being outdoors with dirt and gravel.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Eric Hammond with Colorado State University Extension notes that gravel mulch transfers more heat to underlying soil than wood chip mulch does.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Definition of gravel

Noun

Several inches of sand fill the front row of Aliso Beach's parking lot after surf coupled with high tides pounded the Orange County shore.

— Michele Gile, CBS News, 31 July 2026
The ability to walk from your bed to the sand and stare at the sea is the star of the show here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

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