slushy

adjective

ˈslə-shē How to pronounce slushy (audio)
Definition of slushynext
1
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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2
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 phenomenon, the study notes, triggers the formation of tiny, slushy ice crystals known as frazil ice that then quickly builds up and clogs the pathway. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026 In all cases, any portion that has been partially melted and slushy, or any liquid at the bottom of the container, will count toward the 3-1-1 limit. — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026 For a frozen twist, blend the ingredients with frozen watermelon cubes for a slushy, hydrating drink. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2026 For clean layers, make sure the first peach layer is slushy firm before adding the cream layer. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for slushy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slushy
  1. muddy
  2. sentimental
  3. sticky
  4. sloppy
  5. wet
  6. sugary
  7. mushy
  8. fuzzy
Adjective
  • This isn’t an ancient 720p peephole cam with muddy picture quality.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Heavily soiled laundry like muddy workwear can also benefit from warmer water.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of muddy
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  • What was once a contemporary exploration of horror has become a sentimental aesthetic, with this particular version of 2011 looking ironically idealistic because younger viewers never had to live inside it.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In a sentimental moment before Game 2 of the Wild Card Series, Bellinger caught the ceremonial first pitch from his father, Clay Bellinger, who played for the Yankees from 1999-2001.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of sentimental
Adjective
  • Harnessing a specific type of wallpaper, called NuWallpaper, this creation leaves no sticky residue in its wake and will stick to pretty much anything that’s flat.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Growers commonly use sticky traps, often tapes or red spheres that resemble ripening apples, along with chemical or food-based lures, to attract adult flies.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of sticky
Adjective
  • One possibility is that teams are simply playing sloppier football.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • But sloppy play extended the fifth inning and put the Dodgers in a hole again.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of sloppy
Adjective
  • Dry cat food contained roughly three times more lead than wet or air-dried products.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In the wild, it’s most often found in wet areas, but it’s known to be able to tolerate drought in a garden.
    — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of wet
Adjective
  • Eating Sweetened Foods With Protein Eating protein alongside sugary snacks can help stabilize your blood sugar and minimize the spikes that lead to a host of adverse health effects.
    — Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Premium water is a key part of its business as drinkers shift away from sugary sodas.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of sugary
Adjective
  • The apple pieces cook up nice and tender without becoming mushy, adding bright and tart pops of fresh fruit flavor throughout the scone.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Choose grapes that are firm, plump, mold-free, and attached to fresh stems; avoid mushy, wrinkled, or brown grapes.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of mushy
Adjective
  • This pair is covered in a soft, fuzzy liner for extra cushion.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Treat it as an excuse to wear more outspoken pieces from here on out, whether this implies bright-and-striped sweaters or fuzzy, quirky boat shoes.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
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“Slushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slushy. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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