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 More Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images Both birdies will live forever in U.S. Open history as the cap to this epic second nine on Sunday in the rain and the mud at Oakmont. Troy Finnegan‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025 Kids learn to play Balinese music, try wood carving, navigate bamboo bridges during river adventures, and have mud parties in this entirely outdoors day camp. Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 16 June 2025 Regardless of the tough conditions, the tournament is still going strong through the rain and the mud. Troy Finnegan‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025 Inside, a thermoplastic lining shrugs off moisture, mud, and mystery goo with wipe-clean ease. Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for mud
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Noun
  • Using more sludge and less slag in their recipe, researchers were able to create a material that's stronger than even today's enhanced cements and highly resistant to corrosion by acid.
    Michael Franco, New Atlas, 9 June 2025
  • The film careens between a dreary sludge of despair and eventual heart-palpitating nightmare, Grace caught in a mercurial storm of her own moods without ballast and unable to be understood by those around her.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • There’s an old English saying: Where there’s muck, there’s brass.
    Chris Stokel-Walker, Fortune, 26 June 2025
  • Check what gear is provided: Most expedition companies supply waterproof muck boots for land excursions and a warm outer parka.
    Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • Grass for gravel The historic White House Rose Garden is getting a new look.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 25 June 2025
  • Finally, the property has a deep-water dock and moorings, granite outcroppings, a gravel beach area, and pathways throughout the sprawling acreage.
    Emma Reynolds, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • The space features a rich palette of earthy tones such as sand, brick, and satin brass, complemented by natural materials such as oak, linen and raffia.
    Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 20 June 2025
  • Surf contest organizers for the World Surf League and contractors who set up booths on the sand typically have six days to set up the event infrastructure, said Stapelberg.
    Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 19 June 2025

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“Mud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mud. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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