1
as in soil
foul matter that mars the purity or cleanliness of something
once a year they cleaned all of the smut out of the chimney
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2
as in grossness
the quality or state of being obscene
the talk-show host is famous for shows filled with smut and scandal
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as in to dirty
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Recent Examples of smut
Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
This cozy, snacky monster romance is both hilarious and full of smut.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 20 Apr. 2025
While some readers have been diving headfirst into trendy divorce memoirs — or the latest dragon smut (no judgment!) — a wave of deeply personal and thought-provoking releases has made it to bookshelves.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
In this raucous odyssey a wanton minx quests hard across a dreamy landscape of smut, filth and psychics, hustling to lift a curse that has been f*cking her sh*t up.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
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Verb
But hazy, unenforceable definitions have allowed pornography companies to infect our society, peddle smut to children, and do business across state lines unimpeded.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
This cozy, snacky monster romance is both hilarious and full of smut.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 20 Apr. 2025
While some readers have been diving headfirst into trendy divorce memoirs — or the latest dragon smut (no judgment!) — a wave of deeply personal and thought-provoking releases has made it to bookshelves.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
In this raucous odyssey a wanton minx quests hard across a dreamy landscape of smut, filth and psychics, hustling to lift a curse that has been f*cking her sh*t up.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smut
Noun
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Growing requirements will vary by species, but most appreciate partial to full shade and rich, moist soil. Bring one of the easiest house plants around to the outdoors.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Fluoride is a natural mineral found in water, soil, and certain foods.—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
28 June 2025
Verb
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And for nights when you can't be bothered to dirty a million dishes just to get dinner on the table, there's an air fryer from Ninja.—
Sarah Felbin,
SELF,
23 May 2025
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Crème Brûlée Steve Granitz Crème brûlée is like butter blonde, but dirtied up a bit for a browned, warm tint.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Schaeffer spiked his gum and hat into the dirt after getting in between De Jesus and Freeman, which led to the umpire tossing the interim manager from the game.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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This will lift the dirt and stains from the shower lines.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Higher courts often interpret whether cases fall under the protections of the First Amendment. Freedom of speech, including vulgarity, is common in such cases.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
16 June 2025
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The juxtaposition of popular art’s messy vulgarity with the pristine aspirations of high art is surprisingly uninvolving.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Baldoni’s countersuit, accusing her of smearing him, was dismissed last week.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 June 2025
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In extreme cases, some parents will threaten to smear the therapist's name, leave bad reviews, complain to the licensing board, or even threaten the therapist’s physical safety.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
23 June 2025
Noun
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There’s an old English saying: Where there’s muck, there’s brass.—
Chris Stokel-Walker,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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Check what gear is provided: Most expedition companies supply waterproof muck boots for land excursions and a warm outer parka.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2025
Noun
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After all, the legal definition of obscenity has a multi-pronged high bar and is a criminal offense for individuals.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
3 July 2025
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The law targets performances that fall under the state's obscenity restrictions, historically an extremely rigorous legal hurdle to clear in court.—
Melissa Brown,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Trump and conservatives, overall, are obsessed with tarring California — to them, the apotheosis of liberalism — as a violent, lawless, anti-American hellscape.—
Max Taves,
Mercury News,
11 June 2025
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WikiLeaks is often tarred with a couple of brushes that are not fair or accurate.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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“Smut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smut. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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