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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
Snow showers expected tomorrow could start as a slushy mix given the highs in the mid-40s.
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John Frank, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
The kimchi fries are crispy and more sweet than spicy, while the slushies come in a variety of flavors, including a sweet, refreshing pineapple slushy.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 24 June 2024
Where does slushy brine erupt onto the surface, and where do irradiated ice chunks sink into the depths?
—Jay Bennett, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Oct. 2024
The teen was hot and tired and asked to stop on the way home for a slushy.
—Annie Gowen, Washington Post, 12 July 2024
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John Frank, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024
The kimchi fries are crispy and more sweet than spicy, while the slushies come in a variety of flavors, including a sweet, refreshing pineapple slushy.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 24 June 2024
Where does slushy brine erupt onto the surface, and where do irradiated ice chunks sink into the depths?
—Jay Bennett, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Oct. 2024
The teen was hot and tired and asked to stop on the way home for a slushy.
—Annie Gowen, Washington Post, 12 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slushy
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At the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, heavy rains—likely influenced by the volcanic disruptions—turned the battlefield into a muddy quagmire, delaying Napoleon's attacks and aiding the Allied forces' eventual victory.Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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But in the Northeast and Midwest, that research points to a less concrete loss, of ice fishing and pond skating and dogsledding, and other parts of life that just aren’t as possible in a sopping wet, muddy winter.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 5 Dec. 2024
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John Lennon's sons Sean Ono Lennon and Julian Lennon recently spent some time together in a sentimental place.Gil Macias, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Although perceived as a vindictive album, Reputation is also a sentimental one, with its fair share of love songs.Lolita Mang, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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Tree Sap Live Christmas trees can leave behind sticky sap residue on carpets and clothing.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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As a general rule, metal is best for sticky foods, as well as searing and deglazing.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Their puck play was sloppy, their penalty kill was awful and they got consistently outworked by the Canadiens.Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Another failed sloppy takedown briefly put Covington on the ground.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Some wet weather could impact parts of the East on Christmas Day.Mary Gilbert, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Their warm and wet climates couldn’t produce the brawny horses needed for their cavalries.David Chaffetz, Fortune Asia, 15 Dec. 2024
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Starchy potato and lots of powdered sugar come together to form a pliant dough that's rolled up with sugary peanut butter.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
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The same goes for sugary foods, which cause cortisol levels—and stress feelings—to soar.Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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The potatoes get just tender but not mushy, and the bacon remains chewy within the casserole, while any bacon crumbles on top stay crispy. Learn how to make Mississippi mud potatoes.Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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The 16-inch matte display delivers punchy color despite its anti-glare coating, and the keyboard, while being a bit mushy, is still comfortable to type on.PCMAG, PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
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Still feeling the warm and fuzzy vibes from that Golden Bachelorette finale?Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 16 Dec. 2024
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Or, if lucky and less stressed, then—apropos of the season—are reveling in the falling snow outside amidst fuzzy socks and a roaring fire.Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Slushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slushy. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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