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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
Kay visited a university snow observing site in the Rockies this week and found only patchy, slushy snow cover that was melting rapidly.
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Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Almost half the sit skiers — 18 of 37 athletes — did not finish across two runs of the men’s giant slalom Friday, struggling to turn and keep their balance on slushy snow.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Only 1-2 inches of slushy accumulations are expected.
—Joseph Dames, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Most unwelcome, up to 3 more inches of snow fell early Wednesday, adding to slippery conditions before temperatures rose, creating slushy messes.
—Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Almost half the sit skiers — 18 of 37 athletes — did not finish across two runs of the men’s giant slalom Friday, struggling to turn and keep their balance on slushy snow.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Only 1-2 inches of slushy accumulations are expected.
—Joseph Dames, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Most unwelcome, up to 3 more inches of snow fell early Wednesday, adding to slippery conditions before temperatures rose, creating slushy messes.
—Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slushy
Adjective
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Whites looked bright in contrast to those muddy blacks, despite the TV's relatively low peak brightness.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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Sunlight helps kill bacteria and odors — a real bonus when that rug has spent months under muddy paws and sandy sneakers.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But Prairie Village is a sentimental spot for Bracco and his wife.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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None of the people close to them care about it because the majority of the people that are advising kids now are agents who are looking at it from a business perspective, or families that are not sentimental about any of this.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Knead in enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough that is slightly sticky, 5 minutes.—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2026
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Some scrapers feature a curved tip for working with sticky ingredients.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Nico Hoerner hit a leadoff homer and then delivered an RBI double during a five-run fifth inning as the Chicago Cubs beat the sloppy Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 on Wednesday night at Tropicana Field.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Still, plushy, squelchy chairs don’t have to look sloppy either.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Spray dry toilet paper with cleansing, soothing and refreshing Pristine to create an instant wet wipe that is actually flushable and safe for your sewer and septic systems.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The system could make the field wet at Petco Park on Friday evening, where the Padres host the Colorado Rockies.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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From jazz history to sweet sugary beignets, here’s your day-by-day blueprint for hitting all the best spots and taking in the sights during your trip.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Every bite delivers layers of texture finished with a drizzle of sugary glaze that adds just the right touch of old-fashioned bakery charm.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The pork bun was fluffy, though a little mushy, but the sesame ball was nicely sweet and chewy.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Excess moisture can also cause roots to rot, turning brown and mushy.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There’s so much data in the spoken word that gets lost when those words are converted to text — just like compressing an audio file into a fuzzy MP3 removes some of the music.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The picture gets fuzzier in moms over 35, who are both more likely to be heading toward menopause and may be at greater risk for postpartum depression.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Slushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slushy. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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