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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
Shiffrin jumped out of the gate and deftly cut through the increasingly slushy course at the Sun Valley Resort, where the adoring crowd could be seen and heard up at the slalom starting gate.
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Zack Pierce, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Another post showed Perez wearing a paper crown and sipping a slushy.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
This could lead to low visibilities and slushy roads.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
The floors underneath a slushy machine, below equipment at the drive-through, near the washing machine and below a carbon dioxide tank in a downstairs storage room had build-up of old food, debris and dirt.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 14 Feb. 2025
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Zack Pierce, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Another post showed Perez wearing a paper crown and sipping a slushy.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
This could lead to low visibilities and slushy roads.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
The floors underneath a slushy machine, below equipment at the drive-through, near the washing machine and below a carbon dioxide tank in a downstairs storage room had build-up of old food, debris and dirt.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slushy
Adjective
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The two groups meet on a muddy basketball court, and fight.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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She’s worn her pair over muddy trails, through waterfalls, and more.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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After some sentimental speeches, Bracco and Macli exchanged rings.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The sentimental old-school racer who now sees his legacy not just in trophies, but in the people holding his hand in Victory Lane.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Vionic Kimmie Sneakers $130 $60 at Amazon These Vionic sneakers have perforated suede leather uppers that provide maximum airflow to keep your feet cool on hot, sticky afternoons.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2025
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Rakestraw was excellent in training camp last year, showing a knack for the ball, sticky coverage and physicality in the run game.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Trump administration has been accused of being sloppy in selecting its targets for arrest and deportation, with critics accusing them of relying on tattoo symbols and clothing to make their allegations of gang affiliation.—
Jonathan Easley,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2025
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Given publicly available information and pages of corrections Tyler provided to the reporters, the editorial board’s commentary is at best sloppy.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Allowing a wet rug to sit too long can cause mold and mildew to develop.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
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During a succession of poor wet seasons, the females postpone reproductive maturation up to 10 years and may produce a litter only once a decade.—
Stephen S. Hall,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The 75-cent tax on deliveries and the 2-cent-per-ounce tax on sugary drinks, neither of which were approved this year, are two more powerful examples of the same aggressive search for revenue.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Apr. 2025
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In general, reducing your intake of sugary drinks is a good move for your health, said Auerbach.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Never submerge in water to wash them because mushrooms absorb like a sponge and become mushy.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2025
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The resulting mix is a ball of slush just solid enough to stay together, but definitely mushier than, say, a hailstone; picture a wet snowball.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Seen in New York City on April 21, Cyrus showed off her long, wavy shag with baby bangs and completed the retro-inspired look with a black fuzzy 2000s tank and oversized aviator sunglasses.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
22 Apr. 2025
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And Gachot’s apartment only adds to the lore: decorated in her firm’s warm minimalist style, Robert Rauschenberg lithographs hang alongside Noguchi lamps, Eames swivel chairs, and fuzzy sheepskin throws.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Slushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slushy. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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