as in moist
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of boggy
Volunteers with the Ancient Forest Alliance built and maintain the short-but-rugged trail that traverses the grove’s boggy bottom.
—
Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024
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.
—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
See All Example Sentences for boggy
Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024
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.
—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
See All Example Sentences for boggy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boggy
Adjective
-
Much like our beloved Hummingbird Cake, the pineapple helps keep the cake moist.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 Mar. 2025
-
Native to the tropical forests of Africa, these beetles inhabit regions where moist, decaying wood and rich leaf litter form the backbone of their lifecycle.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
And while the chanting undoubtedly helped, Velten’s water-pouring prowess also contributed: slow and steady, to keep the steam soft and humid.—
Chris Schalkx,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2025
-
Feel the mossy, sometimes humid air, and the sea breeze swept from the Beaufort bay. Shop and stroll After a slow breakfast at the inn, head back out for some sightseeing on foot.—
Kayleigh Ruller,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Leave-in conditioner: Wash your hair and leave it slightly damp.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
12 Mar. 2025
-
Dusting With Water Work smarter not harder and dust surfaces with a damp cloth rather than a dry one.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
But the clammy chill that started around your skin has now wrapped deep into your body's core.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
19 Feb. 2025
-
Heat exhaustion: Flushed skin; sweating even more heavily; cold or clammy skin; nausea; not wanting to eat; and a shallow heartbeat.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American-Statesman,
27 June 2024
Adjective
-
The pumpkin also imparts some squashy sweetness.—
Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.com,
al,
12 Oct. 2021
-
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
Adjective
-
Think of the famous scene: wise men navigating by the stars—flaming constellations against a fathomless sky—searching the dank nooks of Rome’s empire for an incandescent child.—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
25 Dec. 2024
-
The pixel-art graphics sell the dank, eerie loneliness of this gameworld.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
5 Dec. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Boggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boggy. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share