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
This machine has five presets for making everything from slushes and frozen juice to frappes and milkshakes. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 June 2026 The slush float includes layers of DQ Cherry Misty slush, soft serve ice cream and blue raspberry Misty slush with festive star sprinkles, the company said. Don Sweeney, Idaho Statesman, 24 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
  • The government still has not come up with a solution to the mountainous piles of rotting garbage that accumulate on the streets for months.
    Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
  • One of the nurses tried to cover up the error by fishing the empty bottle of the muscle relaxant out of the garbage and taking it home.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Global supply concerns have sent benchmark corn and wheat futures to three-year highs, and soybeans are near the highest since 2024.
    Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Add the hominy and corn and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until tender, then season lightly with salt.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Burnt on cheese and sauce still stained a bit, even with a dark charcoal gray glaze, but that was more of an aesthetic issue than anything affecting performance.
    Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
  • On weekdays, a steady stream of regulars stop in the light and bright space for their morning coffee and croissant or to sit for a bit with a ham and cheese sandwich and one of the shop’s seasonal specialty drinks.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Throughout the years, Graham was sprayed by grout on a construction site and splattered with oil while cutting timber.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Having the ability, and willingness, to spray money at players helps.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • The nonsense began last year as a stunt tied to a cryptocurrency group, but more recently has been linked to groups protesting league policies.
    Greg Cote August 23, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Residents sat in homes with walls washed away by the floods, shoveling sludge-like mud and rubble off balconies or window frames.
    Victoria Milko, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Venezuelan oil, by contrast, is heavy, sour sludge, which can more easily be distilled into asphalt, industrial oils, diesel and jet fuel.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The Workshop will have a space to customize your own junk journal.
    Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Utilities Another common sight in the kitchen is a junk or utility drawer (or two).
    Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Slush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slush. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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