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Recent Examples of mud
Certain countertop colors, like stark white or mud brown, can make kitchens feel outdated or uninviting.
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The Spruce,
30 June 2026
The festival presents a total immersion, from sharing space and moments with other festival-goers to battling mud and rain.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Preserved under mud and ash in a villa believed to have once been owned by the father-in-law of Julius Caesar, the scrolls were discovered by an Italian farmer in the 18th century.
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Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
The trucks ride on 18-inch wheels wrapped in 37-inch mud-terrain tires.
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Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for mud
The Spruce,
30 June 2026
The festival presents a total immersion, from sharing space and moments with other festival-goers to battling mud and rain.
—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Preserved under mud and ash in a villa believed to have once been owned by the father-in-law of Julius Caesar, the scrolls were discovered by an Italian farmer in the 18th century.
—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
The trucks ride on 18-inch wheels wrapped in 37-inch mud-terrain tires.
—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for mud
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mud
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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.
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The 29-year-old has arrived at Rolling Stone’s office in distressed cutoff denim shorts and custom boots self-designed to look like she’s been trekking through sludge à la Kate Moss at Glastonbury 2005.
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No wonder Yard Act realized music is the lifeline that just might pull us back out of the muck.
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France played through the rain and muck to beat Iraq 3-0 behind two goals from Kylian Mbappé.
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Dual suspension helps smooth rough trails, hydraulic disc brakes provide dependable stopping power in changing conditions, and four-inch fat tires improve traction across gravel, dirt, sand, and pavement.
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Dogs are allowed with a leash on the outdoor patio and gravel areas.
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In the Sahel region of Africa, one of the hardest hit by climate hazards, millions of children face the threat of heat and sand and dust storms.
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Dual suspension helps smooth rough trails, hydraulic disc brakes provide dependable stopping power in changing conditions, and four-inch fat tires improve traction across gravel, dirt, sand, and pavement.
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“Mud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mud. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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