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as in bastard
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
that guy's a real slime, so avoid him at all costs
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Recent Examples of slime
Evolution's big bang Life first emerged on Earth more than 3.5 billion years ago — but was little more than a layer of slime for most of our planet's history.
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CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, a total of 12 eateries received yellow placards for health code violations ranging from dead cockroaches and slime.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated January 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Our nighttime dog walks, carpooling, and slime sales with the kids will always have a special place in my heart.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
This slime shelters symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026
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CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, a total of 12 eateries received yellow placards for health code violations ranging from dead cockroaches and slime.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated January 23, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Our nighttime dog walks, carpooling, and slime sales with the kids will always have a special place in my heart.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
This slime shelters symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slime
Noun
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But scientists say the water is causing erosion along coastal bluffs, especially in the Torrey Pines area, raising the risk of rock and mud slides.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Mineral-rich mud pools, thermal baths, and sulfur springs are reminders of the island's volcanic origins.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The sun shines brighter over Madison Square Garden these days, especially during the playoffs, when long-dormant expectation creeps back in.—
Tom Kludt,
Vanity Fair,
17 Feb. 2026
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As cancer creeps into younger and younger people's lives, few roadmaps exist for how to proceed.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Empty the filter and use a soft toothbrush to scrape any sludge from the seals.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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It’s micronized, which means the particles are smaller for better mixing and absorption (no more unappetizing sludge at the bottom of your shaker).—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The judge in front of me spent most of the time looking at the ground, leading ace AP boxing writer Ed Schuyler to write an entire story about the clown.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Deep cherry red, black, and white come together to create a whimsical world of dice, cards, sad clowns, and a ticking pocketwatch.—
Samantha Brash,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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Then, about refocusing our attention on the challenges ahead, like pervert incentives and algorithms that aren’t in line with human flourishing.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
13 Jan. 2026
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Also, what many now interpret as Kubrick’s exposé of elite perverts was, in fact, mostly Schnitzler’s doing.—
Lane Brown,
Vulture,
17 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Tony's Jamaican Food Curry goat, oxtail and jerk chicken are a few of the traditional Jamaican specialties served at this friendly Pflugerville restaurant and East Austin food truck.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Smarmy jerks can get obscenely wealthy in this country just by managing other people’s money.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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After spending a decade and a half in the brains of a meth kingpin and a slimeball attorney, Gilligan wanted his next protagonist to be a force for good.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Now, these slimeballs no longer pose a threat to public safety.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
18 July 2025
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Pet stations and small lawns for playing are located on both the north and south ends of the resort, and dogs can always hang out on the pool deck (but can’t swim) or at the private beach.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Your dog's bowl should be at least a bit taller than the planter, so that your dog can easily drink from it.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Slime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slime. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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