1
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sludge
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
The blasting flames start to slowly heat a giant vat holding hundreds of gallons of goopy, waxy sludge above.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
What To Do: Use a stiff drain brush and enzymatic drain cleaner to clear out sludge.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
The unanimous vote on Feb. 11 paves the way for federal help for those whose land has been contaminated by PFAS in fertilizer made from sewage sludge.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sludge
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
The blasting flames start to slowly heat a giant vat holding hundreds of gallons of goopy, waxy sludge above.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
What To Do: Use a stiff drain brush and enzymatic drain cleaner to clear out sludge.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
The unanimous vote on Feb. 11 paves the way for federal help for those whose land has been contaminated by PFAS in fertilizer made from sewage sludge.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sludge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sludge
Noun
-
Directing disaster tourists to one spot Last September, local officials assumed the mud and debris in Marshall would be enough to keep tourists away.—
Lila Hempel-Edgers
July 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 July 2025
-
Astronomer’s company name has been dragged through the mud, though the vast majority of people sharing the image of Bryon and Cabot probably could not even describe what the company does.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
-
Nearby school districts bring students on field trips to La Tourangelle, where students have the opportunity to plant and harvest vegetables and fruit like lettuce, corn and tomatoes.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
-
Consider planting the three sisters – corn, pole beans, and squash – in a portion of your vegetable garden.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
Noun
-
Here’s a recipe for Christina Tosi’s cinnamon buns with brown sugar goo.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
-
Unlike liquid sanitizer, wipes won't leak in your bag, which means no surprise goo on your stuff.—
Gregory Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sludge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sludge. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share