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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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
More than a few press colleagues, prone to complaining about Sundance as a slushy logistical nightmare, might advise me to thank my lucky stars.
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Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
According to the Department of Transportation, 24% of vehicle crashes each year are caused by snowy, slushy, or icy pavements, and 15% happen during snowfall or sleet.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
More slushy weather is in the forecast for early next week.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2025
Sensible Weather monitors conditions via intel from agencies including NOAA and NASA and sends a text offering a refund (based on daily rates) if say, rain causes icy or slushy slopes, or a storm shuts down the ski lifts.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025
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Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
According to the Department of Transportation, 24% of vehicle crashes each year are caused by snowy, slushy, or icy pavements, and 15% happen during snowfall or sleet.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
More slushy weather is in the forecast for early next week.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2025
Sensible Weather monitors conditions via intel from agencies including NOAA and NASA and sends a text offering a refund (based on daily rates) if say, rain causes icy or slushy slopes, or a storm shuts down the ski lifts.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slushy
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The machinery has previously saved elephants from mud pits, rescued dogs from rivers and even removed camels out of muddy swamps.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Ukrainians have a name for this muddy season: bezdorizhzhya.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Fresnel was feeling sentimental about the full-circle moment for her fledgling brand, which takes its inspiration from a ‘borrowed from the boys’ type vibe.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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This Earth sign is also ruled by Venus, and the King is equally sentimental and passionate, believing in love at first sight.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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Concerns around sticky inflation and rising global tensions remain, and, what’s more, other growing threats such as the ballooning U.S. deficit, and the protectionist rhetoric around tariffs, have central banks around the world looking for alternatives.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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The researchers started by utilizing machine learning algorithms to model the manner in which bitumen (the sticky black stuff in asphalt) oxidizes and hardens in response to environmental factors.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
26 Feb. 2025
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The first half was sloppy for both teams as the two totaled nine turnovers each.—
Nathan Canilao,
The Mercury News,
1 Mar. 2025
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The complaint filed by five labor unions and five nonprofit organizations is among multiple lawsuits pushing back on the administration's efforts to vastly shrink the federal workforce, which Trump has called bloated and sloppy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Other features include the L-Track mounting points for hanging wet gear in the shower.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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There are a few different types of cleaning devices that can fall into the category of a wet/dry vac, including wet floor cleaners and steam cleaners.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Frequently consuming sodas, juices, cookies, cakes, candy, gum, or other sugary foods increases your risk of developing cavities.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
16 Feb. 2025
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Eating fatty, salty, and sugary foods triggers a quick release of dopamine.—
Allison Futterman,
Discover Magazine,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Overcooked squash will cause the casserole to be mushy.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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The mushy middle is one of the worst places to be in the NHL.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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What makes these plants unattractive to deer—prickly or hairy stems or leaves, a pungent scent, or a covering of fuzzy hairs—is a win for your garden, adding charm to your landscape.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Mar. 2025
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Something happened online, but the details are fuzzy because all the context has been flattened into nonexistence.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Slushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slushy. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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