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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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verb

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Recent Examples of slush
Noun
The 55-mile route started in Chicago’s Jackson Park — amid snow and slush — and ended in Evanston. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026 Part of every production assistant’s job is to help their boss thin the screenplay slush pile. Literary Hub, 19 May 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 See All Example Sentences for slush
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slush
Noun
  • Decomposing food can release hydrogen sulfide, a toxic gas synonymous with landfills and garbage.
    Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Epidemics, worsened by the unsanitary conditions caused by the mountains of garbage the government has stopped collecting, combine with the shortage of medicines and the dire state of medical facilities.
    Sarah Moreno July 1, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Servers suggested mud crab, a variety known for its firmer, savory-sweetness that could handle the richness of the Macau-style curried coconut sauce in which it was baked.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
  • Pitman plunged a toilet full of dark liquid and called it mud.
    Paige Williams, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • Grills aren’t only for cooking up burgers and hot dogs; they can also be used to add a rich smoky flavor to vegetables like corn, eggplant, peppers and more.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 29 June 2026
  • The Hulitts are focused on reclaiming their acreage from the corn and soybeans that once grew there.
    Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Popular orders include the wild flounder meunière, steak tartare, fig and arugula salad, and duck confit, while the cheese and charcuterie menu pairs ideally wine.
    Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Add about a tablespoon of cheese to the oil and vinegar, smushing it in with a fork, to add creaminess and body to the dressing.
    Kate Williams, AJC.com, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Just be sure to spray in the right places rather than taking a broad strokes approach.
    Heather Bien, The Spruce, 23 June 2026
  • Follow the label instructions, and do not spray when a plant is flowering.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Even Hauser can’t rescue this culturally insensitive, stereotype-perpetuating nonsense.
    Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026
  • Some beer companies even make canned versions of the drink, but forget that nonsense — there is nothing better than a fresh, handmade michelada.
    Richard Guzman, Daily News, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Little filth flies such as drain flies breed in sludge and decaying matter that can build up in drain pipes, says Oi.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
  • The 29-year-old has arrived at Rolling Stone’s office in distressed cutoff denim shorts and custom boots self-designed to look like she’s been trekking through sludge à la Kate Moss at Glastonbury 2005.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • Gonzales ran with a platform decisively to the left, supporting Medicare-for-all, raising the minimum wage and cracking down on junk fees.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Tire pressure sensors are vital to a vehicle’s health, especially when driving on pothole and junk-laden Atlanta streets.
    Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 28 June 2026

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“Slush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slush. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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