as in muddy
full of or covered with soft wet earth
a sludgy riverbed
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muddy
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All could give Skule problems, which could lead to another muddy offensive showing.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025 -
During our ride through Corbett, the Can-Am had no trouble negotiating sand, water and muddy potholes.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Sludgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sludgy. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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