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Recent Examples of mud
Navy medical officials said the risk of infection from bacteria and waste carried by the mud was a significant concern.
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Cristopher Rogel Blanquet, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The mudslide sent rivers of mud, boulders and debris that flattened homes and left 23 people dead in its wake.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
As the tide recedes from the Bay of Rest, mud flats lined with mangrove trees are left exposed.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
The mud, blood, and bombardment of the World War I trenches forms the backdrop to the most audacious horror novel of the year.
—Neil McRobert, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
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Cristopher Rogel Blanquet, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
The mudslide sent rivers of mud, boulders and debris that flattened homes and left 23 people dead in its wake.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
As the tide recedes from the Bay of Rest, mud flats lined with mangrove trees are left exposed.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
The mud, blood, and bombardment of the World War I trenches forms the backdrop to the most audacious horror novel of the year.
—Neil McRobert, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mud
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That includes farmers who have had sludge from water treatment plants spread on their land containing PFAS, fire departments, airports and municipalities, people who own land that was polluted by PFAS originating from another nearby property or waste facilities that accepted PFAS.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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After Netflix’s Adolescence directed mainstream attention to the toxic sludge awaiting young men online, Rekt drives the point home in the most disturbing ways.—
Neil McRobert,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Since the April 2022 closing of the $43 billion merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery, investors have been dragged into the muck.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Gophers’ running game was stuck in the muck for weeks, but running back Darius Taylor got loose with 145 yards on 21 carries and his first rushing touchdown.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The second photo was noticeably different from the first, instead showing a recent image of heavy machinery smoothing gravel where lush green grass once grew.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Federal agents reported that the man struck an Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicle with his truck before driving across his gravel yard and hitting a post near the front door.—
Richard Ruelas,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Sitting beside the star, her son Gus was pictured squishing his hands into the sand and looking down.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Throughout the year, beachgoers enjoy its rocky coves and expansive sand, as well as the cliffs and headlands that preside over its shorelines.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Mud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mud. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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