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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
This slushy icy likely hosts pockets of liquid water, the researchers added.
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Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 17 Dec. 2025
The model that best fits the data replaces a global ocean with a thick slushy layer containing significantly less liquid water.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
Also a 12-foot-long sub and coquito in a slushy machine.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Dec. 2025
These slushy drops will freeze again after passing through a much deeper layer of colder air.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 10 Dec. 2025
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Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 17 Dec. 2025
The model that best fits the data replaces a global ocean with a thick slushy layer containing significantly less liquid water.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
Also a 12-foot-long sub and coquito in a slushy machine.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Dec. 2025
These slushy drops will freeze again after passing through a much deeper layer of colder air.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 10 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for slushy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slushy
Adjective
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But the full array of impacts, and the long-term costs of exposure, are still muddy.—
Alejandra Borunda,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2026
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Keep a shoe tray close for wet or muddy shoes and a bin to collect each family member's footwear.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Her new album, La Dame, unites slower and more sentimental shatta ballads with the thumping dancefloor heaters that first drew me to her music.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
13 Jan. 2026
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In December 2025, Bündchen reflected on how her baby boy's birth changed her life in a sentimental Instagram post.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Cramer said strong signs from forwarding holiday spending suggest inflation may remain sticky, setting up tension between a president eager to contain prices and consumers who have borne the brunt of inflation.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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To keep a tension rod from slipping, look for rods that have rubber stoppers on the ends or that come with sticky wall brackets.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The crewneck sweater with button details and batwing sleeves creates an oversized fit that feels effortless without looking sloppy.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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The win snapped a two-game losing streak for Joe Mazzulla’s squad, which looked sluggish and sloppy for much of the night.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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While its calf-skimming height is great for tucking in leggings and pants (therefore keeping hems dry in wet winter weather), its slim silhouette also fits seamlessly under wide-leg jeans and relaxed pants.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Drinks such as soda, sugary coffees, and energy drinks add extra calories to your diet.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Jan. 2026
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In addition to sugary drinks and ready-to-eat foods, certain meats are also considered processed.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Overwatering The main reasons orchid roots get mushy and cause leaf wilt are overwatering or poor drainage, according to Kondrat.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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Fresh fish should look bright, smell clean like the ocean, and feel firm, never dull, sour, or mushy.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
12 Jan. 2026
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Designed to keep you warm and cozy during cold temperatures, this fuzzy shearling layer manages to stay stylish with the help of a polished trim and chic gold buttons.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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Oow Fuzzy Slippers Cancel your plans and trade your stilettos for these fuzzy slippers.—
Emma Guillen,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Slushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slushy. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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