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Recent Examples of slushy Process syrup, fresh basil leaves, lime juice, water, and ice cubes in a blender on low speed, gradually increasing speed, until thick and slushy, about 45 seconds. Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 14 May 2025 Little to none of it is expected to stick, but the snow will make roads wet and possibly slushy during the morning commute, NWS forecasters said. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2025 The drinks were blue and slushy, the music at Elbo Room was bumping and many spring breakers’ shoulders burned bright pink. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025 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. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for slushy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slushy
Adjective
  • Fucci, who was staying near the Guadalupe River, filmed on her phone a torrent of muddy water flooding the road to her grandmother's house.
    Susan Miller, USA Today, 6 July 2025
  • Navy blue and sage green have become go-to choices but are losing their charm; opt for moody hues like muddy green, rust, or confident forest green instead.
    Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Adjective
  • The ‘pouf sentimental’ hairstyle was created by hairdresser Leonard Autie and debuted on the Duchesse de Chartres in 1774, famously adorned with 14 yards of gauze, figurines, a plate of cherries and a parrot.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • That is my favorite now because of sentimental reasons.
    Heran Mamo, Billboard, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • Our formulas are oxybenzone-free, water- and sweat-resistant, and designed lightweight unlike typical sport sunscreens that leave you feeling sticky or break down in the heat of competition.
    Dave Knox, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • But what really wowed us was how easily the sticky stuff washed away from the pan.
    Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • Driving Challenges tackle rock gardens, blind drop-offs, and water crossings where sloppy throttle work comes at a cost.
    Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • Thus far, the Wind Down delivers with its clean lines, deep cushions, and just-right balance of softness and structure that is far from sloppy—even with her young child is known to practice high dives and a somersaults or two.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • Groundwater banking captures surplus surface water during wet periods and deposits it in aquifers for future use.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 30 June 2025
  • Anderson, who was also the Rays’ assistant pitching coach in 2008 and 2009, got his feet wet in the broadcast business in 2007 with Cleveland.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • The Island Pier juts 1,262 feet out from the sugary white sands of Florida’s Okaloosa Island, between Fort Walton Beach and Destin.
    Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Similarly, Oklahoma’s request to remove junk food and sugary snacks from its SNAP mirrors what other states have done.
    Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • Zucchini quickly lose their flavor and develop tough skins and an unpleasant stringy, spongy, or mushy texture if left on the plant too long.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025
  • British pub standards such as rich pot pies and fish and chips with a side of mushy peas ($27.95) stand alongside tender Indian butter chicken ($25.95), which is marinated in yogurt for three days before it's prepared.
    Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • Advertisement The messages between their fuzzy bodies and their brains don’t go through any filtering system.
    Mari Andrew, Time, 1 July 2025
  • Sure, hygge has been overused a bit in the last few years (candles, fuzzy socks, etc.), but the real idea behind it is simple: comfort and connection.
    Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025

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“Slushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slushy. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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