as in moist
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Recent Examples of boggy
In a boggy uterus, the organ is enlarged and tender, which can cause pain in the lower abdomen and back.6
Another common sign of adenomyosis is infertility.
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Jess Sims, Health, 26 Sep. 2024
Microfiber and polyester materials can trap heat and make the bed feel boggy.
—Mara Santilli, SELF, 27 June 2024
Ukrainian forces were further limited by the onset of winter, as the ground became boggy.
—Lawrence D. Freedman, Foreign Affairs, 17 Feb. 2023
He’s just been tasked with figuring out who lobbed off the noggin’ of a barrister at a secretive monastery in the boggy small town of Scarnsea.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024
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Jess Sims, Health, 26 Sep. 2024
Microfiber and polyester materials can trap heat and make the bed feel boggy.
—Mara Santilli, SELF, 27 June 2024
Ukrainian forces were further limited by the onset of winter, as the ground became boggy.
—Lawrence D. Freedman, Foreign Affairs, 17 Feb. 2023
He’s just been tasked with figuring out who lobbed off the noggin’ of a barrister at a secretive monastery in the boggy small town of Scarnsea.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boggy
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But in order to keep them moist and fluffy, make sure to not overmix the batter.Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
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On Friday, the Skyline station was cloaked in fog, a hopeful sign that moist conditions could delay a tricky blaze like the Keller Fire, which in October burned 15 acres above the Eastmont hills.Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Plates heaped with rice and aromatic curries showcase the island’s culinary riches, while orange king coconuts are cracked open and offered as a sweet, refreshing balm to the humid heat.Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
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Don't store garland in humid areas either, to prevent mildew, mold, or odor.Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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In the case of the disaster that is now unfolding, the unusually dry conditions played a crucial role in setting the stage for extreme wildfires; a similarly powerful windstorm in Pasadena in December 2011 was preceded by a damp November, helping to prevent any significant fires.Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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To prepare, mushrooms should be cleaned with a soft brush or slightly damp paper towel, per the USDA.Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
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Heat exhaustion - Someone with heat exhaustion may experience heavy sweating, weakness, and cold, pale and clammy skin.Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 27 Aug. 2024
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Some of these soothing tactics require nothing more than your breath to bring your mind back to the present moment and reduce physical symptoms of anxiety like a speedy heart rate, shortness of breath, and clammy palms.Erica Sloan, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024
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The pumpkin also imparts some squashy sweetness.Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.com, al, 12 Oct. 2021
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On a sunny, private patio populated by trilling birds and brightly colored Acapulco chairs, Iliza Shlesinger nestles into a squashy outdoor couch next to her rescue dog, Tian Fu.Morena Duwe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2022
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There does seem to be something instinctive between these two relative strangers sitting in a photo studio on a dank, autumn afternoon deep in west London.Olivia Marks, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
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Large expanses of glass that open onto terraces keep the homes, however, from feeling dark and dank.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Boggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boggy. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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