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as in muddy
full of or covered with soft wet earth
the slushy racetrack resulted in a significantly slower time for the winning horse
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as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
slushy music underscores the movie's emotional scenes
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Recent Examples of slushy
Roads are wet and slushy in some areas, but overall traffic is flowing well, Lopez said shortly before 5 a.m.
Multiple school districts have announced closings, along with several city and county services.
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
Too early in the day, and those slushy bumps are glazed over and filled with death cookies.
—Lily Krass, Outside Online, 12 Apr. 2025
The latter works like antifreeze—melting the ice to form a slushy liquid.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
When the corn gets slushy and grabby down low, head to the upper mountain for cooler temps.
—Lily Krass, Outside Online, 12 Apr. 2025
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
Too early in the day, and those slushy bumps are glazed over and filled with death cookies.
—Lily Krass, Outside Online, 12 Apr. 2025
The latter works like antifreeze—melting the ice to form a slushy liquid.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
When the corn gets slushy and grabby down low, head to the upper mountain for cooler temps.
—Lily Krass, Outside Online, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slushy
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So Far The game’s two trailers poke fun at many Florida-isms with insane characters like the dual hammer-wielding woman, a sunburned man watering his lawn in a speedo, and spring breakers and locals partying heavily by posh pools and muddy monster truck rallies.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2025
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The ports had to invent themselves in the first place, out of muddy marshes and shallows, to become the present-day enterprises doing billions of dollars of business and compete and partner with the massive Asian container ports across the Pacific.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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On Monday, May 26, the celebrity chef, 65, shared a sentimental throwback picture of her late ex-husband, Eddie Van Halen, and her late mother, Nancy Bertinelli.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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In Amrum, Fatih Akin stages a sentimental conversation between himself and his mentor, the German director Hark Bohm.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
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Neanderthals made and used wooden spears, cared for their fellow community members, made sticky tar and other adhesives, and butchered massive elephants, among other feats.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 June 2025
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The unique gel texture sets into a lightweight veil that feels comfortable and stays put, so there’s no pillow staining or sticky residue.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
2 June 2025
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Los Alamitos tied the game in the third due to some sloppy defense from the Eagles.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
23 May 2025
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The first half was sloppy, with both teams unable to take control of the game or create genuine goal chances.—
David Close,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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Stay away from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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Once the cleaning process is complete, wipe the shoes with a clean, wet rag to eliminate any remaining dirt, debris, or cleaning solution.—
Maryal Miller Carter,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Think twice before reaching for a bag of chips or your favorite sugary beverage.—
Anuradha Varanasi,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Kennedy Jr. and 19 states have proposed restricting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits by excluding sugary beverages and candy.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2025
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Some meals, especially carb-avoidant or keto meals, are oddly mushy.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
28 May 2025
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If the stalks are limp, rubbery, blemished, or dry and wood-like, and the tips mushy and discolored, then take a pass.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Digital zoom lens cameras can reduce the image quality, displaying images that are fuzzy and pixelated.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
2 June 2025
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Their everlasting merrymaking might seem warm and fuzzy at first glance, but in truth, there is a gloomy undercurrent to their existence, hiding just beneath the surface.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
25 May 2025
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“Slushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slushy. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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