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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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The boots have deep, high-traction treads that grip muddy ground, mixed terrain, and even ice.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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So kids and adults alike can take a quick bathroom break without having to tramp through the interior, getting back to the outdoor activities of the day without peeling off muddy boots or clothes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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That verisimilitude functioned as a solvent, lending credibility and urgency to elements of the show that might otherwise register as pure cheese; the medical realism and sentimental flourishes were mutually reinforcing.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2026
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Kitsch without meaning is just clutter, so take your time building a look that feels sentimental and nostalgic to really nail the style.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 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 soft knit fabric drapes just right, giving that relaxed vibe without looking sloppy.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Practice had been a bit a sloppy at times, but San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher had a wide smile anyway Thursday afternoon.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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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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Use pruners to remove any dead or damaged segments and mushy, brown, or soft roots.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Before frost turns the leaves of your basil black and mushy, 3- to 4-inch cuttings from healthy basil plants in early fall to keep the herb alive through winter.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Nov. 2025
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Since their breakout moment, the bags have evolved with fun new styles, including glitzy glitter, luxe leather-alternative styles, and even winter-ready fuzzy styles.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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The fuzzy shearling interior and buttery soft suede outer is worth all the hype, and the chestnut hue goes with legit everything.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Slushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slushy. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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