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as in muddy
full of or covered with soft wet earth
the ground was very mucky after a night of pouring rain
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as in filthy
not clean
only too happy to remove those old mucky clothes
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Recent Examples of mucky
Her seawall drops about 7 feet into a mucky gully where freshwater once flowed from a manmade reservoir known as Wixom Lake.
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Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 22 Sep. 2024
Waterproof dog throw: $34.99 Get ahead of the mess your mucky pup is bound to make while enjoying the favorable fall weather with the addition of a waterproof mat.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 9 Sep. 2024
However, if conditions are muddy or soggy, wait until soil has a chance to dry out a little more to avoid a mucky mess and compacting your soil.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2024
Off-road capabilities remain stellar Enlarge Rivian Rivian products truly shine off-road—especially when the road is mucky, sticky, dirty, rocky, and wet.
—Abigail Bassett, Ars Technica, 6 June 2024
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Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 22 Sep. 2024
Waterproof dog throw: $34.99 Get ahead of the mess your mucky pup is bound to make while enjoying the favorable fall weather with the addition of a waterproof mat.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 9 Sep. 2024
However, if conditions are muddy or soggy, wait until soil has a chance to dry out a little more to avoid a mucky mess and compacting your soil.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2024
Off-road capabilities remain stellar Enlarge Rivian Rivian products truly shine off-road—especially when the road is mucky, sticky, dirty, rocky, and wet.
—Abigail Bassett, Ars Technica, 6 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mucky
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Piles of grey snow sat next to muddy stretches of the lawn.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
18 Jan. 2025
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Every two years or so, the entire structure is caked with a fresh layer of banco: a muddy mixture of water, soil, and straw that dries in open air.—
Guy Peterson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
17 Jan. 2025
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Lamine Yamal’s filthy turn for the second goal (above) let football shine through the politics for a second.—
Phil Hay,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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In the earlier seasons of the show, characters were often filthy, caked with dirt and blood, clothes tattered.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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Still, there are some who firmly believe that the best Herradura tequila can be found in the dusty bottles that were produced before the turn of the century.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2025
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Poor Ventilation Along with the increase in moisture and humidity, another leading cause for a dusty bathroom is poor ventilation.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2025
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If not changed regularly dirty filters can contribute to poor indoor air quality and even higher energy costs.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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The secret to finding the best vintage recipes is to seek out the dirtiest pages in a cookbook or recipe card collection, then peek at the creation.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Jan. 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
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Swift herself opted for Louis Vuitton, clad in the designer’s $5,000 black and gold jacquard knit jacket, with a spark beanie — price $550 — to match,People reported.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Mills didn't notice anything odd – just a yellow jacket on the passenger seat, and some bags in the car including a black briefcase and a blue bag with a Massachusetts logo.—
Emma Steele,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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The fight has been particularly nasty, with both sides trading harsh accusations against the other.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune Asia,
20 Jan. 2025
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First Lady Nancy Reagan was upset, thinking her husband was being too nasty.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Mucky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mucky. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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