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as in garbage
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense
how can you stand to read that slush in the tabloids?
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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
Heather Bien, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
And since no one wants to ski on ice or slush, artificial snow will be used.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
New York Times, 15 May 2021
Kevin Nye attended the Juneau Trump rally, where vehicles, some decked with U.S. flags or banners supporting Trump, lined up Sunday to parade through town as the streets turned to slush from the snow and rain.
—Becky Bohrer, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Nov. 2020
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Noun
Gray slush, salt, and the grime of car exhaust meeting the ice is the worst part of winter weather.
—Heather Bien, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
And since no one wants to ski on ice or slush, artificial snow will be used.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 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
Kevin Nye attended the Juneau Trump rally, where vehicles, some decked with U.S. flags or banners supporting Trump, lined up Sunday to parade through town as the streets turned to slush from the snow and rain.
—Becky Bohrer, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Nov. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slush
Noun
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The study also noted that many of these companies guaranteed some news outlets would cover the press releases, and were essentially flooding the space with garbage crypto information dressed up to look like reliable news.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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If certain items can't be put in your regular garbage and recycling bins, do the right thing and run it to your local garbage disposal center instead.—
Kate McKenna,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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But scientists say the water is causing erosion along coastal bluffs, especially in the Torrey Pines area, raising the risk of rock and mud slides.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Mineral-rich mud pools, thermal baths, and sulfur springs are reminders of the island's volcanic origins.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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There's nothing better to pair with a fresh piece of fish than an equally fresh side dish like this summertime favorite loaded with in-season tomatoes, okra, corn, lima beans, and more.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Iowa is the nation's top producer of both corn and ethanol.—
Donnelle Eller,
Des Moines Register,
13 Feb. 2026
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In a large bowl or blender pitcher, add egg whites, cottage cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
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The sides, such as green chile corn pudding, creamy mac and cheese, collards, and cowboy pinto beans, are as much a draw as the meats, while desserts like banana pudding and chocolate dirt pie provide a suitably indulgent finish.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Then, separate your damp hair into four sections and spray the product evenly all over, from roots to ends.—
Claire West,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2026
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Mix equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle; spray the mixture onto a clean microfiber cloth or a clean, old sock.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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But the jumble of words coming out of Harper’s mouth is nonsense.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Aside from how much human assistance the AIs had, the vast bulk of the submissions appear to be a lot of very convincing nonsense.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
14 Feb. 2026
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Empty the filter and use a soft toothbrush to scrape any sludge from the seals.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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It’s micronized, which means the particles are smaller for better mixing and absorption (no more unappetizing sludge at the bottom of your shaker).—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Without Callie around, the chasm between Minnie — who holds an after-school job and eats microwaved junk at home — and Callie’s other friends feels wider than ever.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Fox News Digital took photos of the nearby camps — which contain piles of junk, such as clothes, open containers, boxes, bags and trash.—
Michael Ruiz , Adriana James-Rodil,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Slush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slush. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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