Definition of slushnext
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as in mud
soft wet earth he paused in front of the doorway to wipe the slush off of his boots before going inside

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as in corn
something (as a work of literature or music) that is too sentimental a musical that has been reviled as pure slush by the New York critics

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as in cheese
that which is of low quality or worth discovered that slush is what publishers want, so that's exactly what she'll write didn't want to put in the effort to produce anything better than slush

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Recent Examples of slush
Noun
Top them on a mixture of pomegranate juice, lemon juice, and coconut water that’s been into a slush. Merve Ceylan, Health, 15 July 2026 This machine has five presets for making everything from slushes and frozen juice to frappes and milkshakes. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 June 2026
Verb
Beneath the dossier’s journey from media obsession to slush pile lies a broader and more troubling story. New York Times, 15 May 2021 Normally at this time of year lake effect is cut dramatically because of ice cover on the Great Lakes and open water slushing up. Mark Torregrossa | [email protected], cleveland, 12 Feb. 2020 See All Example Sentences for slush
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slush
Noun
  • In many cases, bodies have been washed far downstream and rendered unrecognizable, while others still missing are feared to have been buried in the torrent of thick mud.
    Andrew Jones, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
  • After months of further reporting, handwringing, mud-slinging and general messiness, the NBA dropped the hammer yesterday.
    Chris Branch, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Minutes later, another man rifled through the same pile of garbage.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The crowd revolted, showering the court with cups, beer cans and garbage.
    Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The corn stalks across the state emit more moisture into the atmosphere, causing the humidity to rise.
    Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike Salers, Cantal can be produced year-round, while the grass to grain, hay and corn ratio is more generous.
    Vivian Song, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • In other ads, cheese melts without an obvious beginning or end.
    Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The direct heat helps re-crisp the bottom of the crust, while the lid traps heat, so the cheese and toppings warm through without the crust becoming excessively dry.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • There are foam shoes and fake flowers in a foam block at the hospital; expanding, yellowing spray foam filling the holes in the wall that the landlord will not properly repair.
    Catherine G. Wagley, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • City facilities like recreation centers will be closed, but some pools and spray parks will remain open on Labor Day.
    Finch Walker, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The lyrics coalesced slowly, with McCartney filling the incomplete sections with nonsense phrases.
    Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Statham, who turned 59 this summer and is still in incredible shape, performs on his usual high-octane, no-time-for-nonsense level.
    Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Jacobs oversees wastewater treatment, while Synagro handles sludge processing.
    Mary Spicuzza, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • An aerial view shows houses lying deluged in sludge after flash floods at Devighat, Bidur Municipality in Nepal's Nuwakot district on August 27, 2026.
    Sam Meredith,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The rating decision drops the West African nation deeper into junk territory and underscores its vulnerability since the government identified billions of dollars in undisclosed debt from a previous administration.
    Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Jim is an aficionado of NFL lore, nostalgic about the junk wax era and regular viewer of random classic (and some not-so classic) sporting events.
    Jim Reineking, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

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“Slush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slush. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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