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as in filthy
not clean
after playing outside, the kids came in grungy and in need of a good bath
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as in dilapidated
showing signs of advanced wear and tear and neglect
even though this grungy sweatshirt is falling apart, it's still my favorite
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Recent Examples of grungy
For the show, the form-fitting dress with a grungy touch checked all of her boxes.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
While downtown girl fashion is cozy and subdued—downtown girl makeup is grungy and bold.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 28 Jan. 2025
Chunky and boxy styles are making way for preppy cool, grungy loafers that have fashion insiders buzzing.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
The 23-year-old singer has a reputation for donning bold outfits at Hollywood events, from grungy loose-fitting streetwear to stunning Gucci suits.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
While downtown girl fashion is cozy and subdued—downtown girl makeup is grungy and bold.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 28 Jan. 2025
Chunky and boxy styles are making way for preppy cool, grungy loafers that have fashion insiders buzzing.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
The 23-year-old singer has a reputation for donning bold outfits at Hollywood events, from grungy loose-fitting streetwear to stunning Gucci suits.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grungy
Adjective
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Chicagoans will have no one to hold accountable at the ballot box when the buses don’t arrive and rail stations are filthy and crime-ridden.—
Forrest Claypool,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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The plastic waste China received was filthy, much of it too dirty to be cleaned, shredded, and turned into new plastic.—
Scott W. Stern,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2025
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City officials say failing lifeguard towers present two problems: Lifeguards could get injured inside a dilapidated structure, and the public could be at higher risk if lifeguards can’t effectively scan beaches and bays.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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The film follows three characters – a traditional beekeeper, a healer and a priest attempting to save a dilapidated church – and features archival material dating back to the 1930s.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The petrified bones of extinct horses, ground sloths, cheetahs and bears have been uncovered from the dusty layers of time exposed here.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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This can get unsanitary since the dust can circulate in the air of your home, and for some models, dusty coils can affect how efficiently your fridge cools.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
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Some who have tolerated a static image on a neglected part of their screen may not be as accepting of more distracting ad formats.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
17 Mar. 2025
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This was to help end the puppy mill industry, where dogs are bred en masse, leading them to be born and raised in filthy and neglected conditions.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Feb. 2025
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In its time open, fueled by fans of its blackened mahi and buttery lobster rolls, owner Mike Smith has expanded his footprint, moving into a larger stall in the popular food hall — which has allowed for a menu expansion, as well.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Dec. 2022
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There are no glamorous furnishings — just a French window, its blackened panes suggesting the dark of night.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Oct. 2022
Adjective
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The scene will portray oil workers getting in their trucks and heading to work, thus a dirty vehicle is a must.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2025
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To understand the increasing flow of dirty stormwater into the system, Miami Waterkeeper and Miami-Dade County put together an audit of the stormwater systems among different municipalities in 2022.—
Courtney Heath,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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The search effort -- which included law enforcement and military personnel from several countries -- was complicated by the muddy conditions and unstable ground, officials said.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2025
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In the summer of ’69, hundreds of thousands of people converged on a muddy New York farm to soak in music by artists that Pink Floyd had gigged with: Jimi Hendrix, the Who, and Ten Years After, among them.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Glasses’ collection features three color stories, neutral tones inspired by the siblings’ homeland; the red and black hues recalling Navajo dyeing techniques, and indigo.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Opt for the classic walnut or this contemporary black hue.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Grungy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grungy. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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