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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
Grapefruit, lime, and orange all come together in this frozen, slushy drink.
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Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
Your slushy du jour hangover headquarters The name?
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Wrapped around the bright spot of the updraft, darker patches shown in Juno's data mark where downdrafts carried a slushy mix of ammonia and water back down to the Jovian depths.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Roads are wet and slushy in some areas, but overall traffic is flowing well, Lopez said shortly before 5 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
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Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025
Your slushy du jour hangover headquarters The name?
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Wrapped around the bright spot of the updraft, darker patches shown in Juno's data mark where downdrafts carried a slushy mix of ammonia and water back down to the Jovian depths.
—Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Roads are wet and slushy in some areas, but overall traffic is flowing well, Lopez said shortly before 5 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slushy
Adjective
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All could give Skule problems, which could lead to another muddy offensive showing.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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During our ride through Corbett, the Can-Am had no trouble negotiating sand, water and muddy potholes.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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Andrew Tate and the U-91 leads the standings coming into Mission Bay, although the sentimental favorite could be Dave Villwock, a longshot entering the weekend in fourth place.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Coel gets her moments to assert her character, a smooth operator who masks a surprising sentimental streak.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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According to San Angelo, some signs of a dirty microwave filter include if they are discolored, sticky, and/or sometimes smell like grease.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Sapodilla, a pear-like fruit that looks like a coconut, adds a malty butterscotch intensity to a sticky toffee pudding.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The three-part Season 5 premiere feels incredibly sloppy to me overall.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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With that history and with Aaron Glenn trying to deliver a message just one game into his head coaching career, Gipson will serve as the example to the rest of the Jets' roster that sloppy turnovers will not be tolerated.—
Michael Hurley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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University of Cincinnati researchers and students sampled wet and dry soil in the Burnet Woods valley in June 2025.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Sep. 2025
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These aftermarket ultra-high performance summer tires are an excellent choice for driving enthusiasts seeking to maximize grip in both dry and wet conditions (the fitment was 235/40R18—the factory stock size for the Civic Si).—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Most of that extra sugar, the researchers found, came from sugary beverages.—
Alejandra Borunda,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Skip sugary snacks at night to prevent spiking blood sugar and energy levels.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Discoveries in brain science have shown us that our emotions, our angers and sympathies, even our personalities are controlled by chemicals within the three pounds of mushy mass in our skulls.—
Alan Lightman
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Rice slow simmers and cooks up tender, buttery, and creamy, but not mushy.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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The Nest Cam 2-pack works indoors or outdoors, runs on batteries, and actually shows super clear HD footage instead of just fuzzy blobs.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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That can translate into a workplace where expectations are fuzzy and leadership lacks direction.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Slushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slushy. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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