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Recent Examples of yucky The cordless wet/dry vacuum has a 40-minute runtime and a self-cleaning system to remove yucky stuff from the wet rollers. Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025 Amaro is sharing the top spots in your home that might be harboring some yucky smells—and how to tackle them for good. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025 Lots of yucky crackers are double, even triple the cost of the tastiest versions. Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025 May: Santa Fe National Forest, New Mexico Trade mud season—that yucky, transitional time between winter and spring when snow, rain, and melt create wet (and muddy) conditions—for drier trails in New Mexico this spring. Erica Zazo, Outside Online, 9 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for yucky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yucky
Adjective
  • But Republicans were determined to use the revenue produced by a cap to pay for marginal rate cuts that Democrats found distasteful.
    Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The artwork — a graphic close-up shot of a tiny American flag bikini on a woman’s pelvic area — was considered so distasteful by some that chain stores like Walmart and Kmart banned it at the time.
    David Browne, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • This can prevent mold and mildew growth, which can lead to unpleasant odors and damage to the dishwasher.
    Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
  • But too much fiber at once can cause unpleasant gastrointestinal issues, like gas and bloating.
    Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • While that might be great for the profitability in real estate, in consumer goods and apparel, that’s horrible.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
  • In the past, the Soviet Union had a horrible impact on Georgian wine.
    Jessica Jungbauer, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Felt wings and ears secured with toothpicks transform petite pumpkins into wicked-cute bats.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
  • There's something wicked about building horror movies around toys, dolls, and other kid-friendly touchstones; they're bound to entice (and potentially scar) curious young audiences more than usual.
    Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • For collaborating with British officers while on parole, he was transferred to solitary confinement in a filthy cell.
    Stacy Schiff, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Trying to expose the trafficking, abuse, and the filthy networks that protect the wealthy and powerful puts you in danger.
    Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The rapid escalation of trade tensions sank US stocks on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq recorded their worst day since April.
    John Liu, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Investors are eyeing a stock market rebound after Friday’s trade war flare-up sent the S&P 500 to its worst loss since April.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • And Chalamet never once came across as grating, obnoxious, or desperate.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Chelsea, with her ridiculous request for a rug brought from home, may very well be obnoxious.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
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  • Removing Stains From Wood Cabinets Food, beverages, and dirty hands can leave nasty stains behind, even after cleaning.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The overriding question should be will the Texas line figure out how to protect QB Arch Manning from OU’s nasty front four?
    Matt Hayes, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2025

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“Yucky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yucky. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.

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