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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
But Harriet Tubman hasn’t written verses or choruses for her, instead opting for a whirlpool of slushy guitar and sticky rhythms that swirls around Muldrow’s impressionistic declarations and assertive meditations.
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Reed Jackson, SPIN, 30 Mar. 2026
Unlike many hybrid vehicles, the RX uses a traditional six-speed automatic gearbox instead of a slushy CVT.
—Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026
Kay visited a university snow observing site in the Rockies this week and found only patchy, slushy snow cover that was melting rapidly.
—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
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Reed Jackson, SPIN, 30 Mar. 2026
Unlike many hybrid vehicles, the RX uses a traditional six-speed automatic gearbox instead of a slushy CVT.
—Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026
Kay visited a university snow observing site in the Rockies this week and found only patchy, slushy snow cover that was melting rapidly.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slushy
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As the sweep unfolded, dozens of laborers moved methodically through the forest’s steep and muddy terrain.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Right now, the brand’s running a 30% off deal on its already accessible prices, making this an excellent excuse to upgrade your vehicle for the muddy spring season.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Welsh has a distinct desire to stay away from sappy and sentimental, too tidy for such a messy story.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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In April, don’t miss the rollout of Mother’s Day cards, from funny and quirky to sweet and sentimental.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As the smell intensified, Lina crossed to the front door of her apartment, undid the lock, and yanked the sticky door open.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Keep an eye out for popcorn flowers, yarrow, goldfields, mustard and sticky monkey-flowers.—
Alissa Greenberg,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ludvig Aberg swapped out some sloppy mistakes at the Masters with pure iron play at Harbour Town in warm, swirling wind that produced an 8-under 63 for a one-shot lead Thursday in the RBC Heritage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Needing a win to clinch a postseason berth for the first time since 2018, the Ducks lost a sloppy 4-3 overtime decision to the Vancouver Canucks, the NHL’s worst team, leaving them a point shy of the playoffs with two games to play.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Gnats are attracted to succulents that are planted in soil that is too wet and doesn’t have proper drainage.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2026
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More than 80 native plant species will be available, including woodland flowering plants and ferns; dry, medium, and wet prairie flowering plants; as well as grasses, shrubs, trees, native grasses, woodlands and ferns.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ultraprocessed foods, which include salty snacks, sugary drinks and fast food, make up the majority of calories in Americans’ diets.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
14 Apr. 2026
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Fresh strawberries and strawberry jam provide the sugary taste and pink hue while fresh lemon adds tartness to this cold treat.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The stakes are relatively low for a team with no realistic route to being competitive, even in the mushy middle sense of the term.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Her boots sink on the mushy, wet ground.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The costumes, by Kaye Voyce, are almost alarmingly on target, from Becky’s try-hard dress to Andrew’s fuzzy orange cardigan.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
16 Apr. 2026
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For example, plants with fuzzy or aromatic foliage aren't as desirable as those with soft, succulent growth.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Slushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slushy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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