sloshy

adjective

Definition of sloshynext
as in soggy

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Recent Examples of sloshy Conversely, the drum tones fluctuate between sloshy and shrill, either contributing to the chaos or cutting through like a fire alarm. — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026 Some shoveling is required afterward to clear the sloshy mixture and prevent refreezing. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026 For them, the remoteness, as well as the wintry weather that makes getting around a slippery, sloshy ordeal, enrich the experience. — Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sloshy
  1. soggy
  2. slushy
  3. waterlogged
  4. wet
Adjective
  • Sunday could be soggy as well with a potential wave of low pressure developing along Saturday's cold front.
    — Steven Sosna, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • While walkers might just get a pair of soggy sneakers, the water can harm vehicles.
    — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of soggy
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  • Daiquiris can be found on any corner in the Quarter, but almost none of them are as carefully crafted as the slushy standouts at Manolito.
    — Kristin Braswell, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Andrew Winter met me one slushy morning in February at a Caribou Coffee in South Minneapolis.
    — Emily Witt, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of slushy
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  • Once the layer exceeds 3 or 4 inches, the roots get starved for oxygen, particularly in heavy or waterlogged soils.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
  • Overly dry or waterlogged potting mix can cause wilted plants, as can transplant stress.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
Definition of waterlogged
Adjective
  • Dry cat food contained roughly three times more lead than wet or air-dried products.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In the wild, it’s most often found in wet areas, but it’s known to be able to tolerate drought in a garden.
    — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
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“Sloshy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sloshy. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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