as in sludge
soft wet earth we cannot play softball today because the field turned to mud after last night's heavy rain

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Recent Examples of mud Covered in mud and branches, the car was discovered in about 7 feet of water by Chaos Divers, a nonprofit that specializes in finding missing people in bodies of water. Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025 Along with a stagnant economy, the controversy is sending his approval rating deeper into the mud. William Pesek, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 Smaller dinosaurs and other creatures were caught in the mud, unable to escape. Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 For hallways, mud rooms, kitchen runners, or entryways, jute brings a minimal and bohemian decor aesthetic while also delivering on functionality. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mud
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Noun
  • The toxic sludge is often used as farm fertilizer, thus contaminating both the food chain and public drinking water.
    Carson Swick, Baltimore Sun, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Instead of simply breaking down the sludge, the system turns it into something useful.
    Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The war settled into a brutal battle of attrition with limited movement along a frontline stretching for 600 miles through muck of eastern Ukraine.
    Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The Clippers’ success lately isn’t just stemming from them making games ugly with their defense and slogging through the muck.
    Zach Harper, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Composed of layers of sand, gravel and microorganisms, these provide a sustainable, eco-friendly purification solution while preserving water’s natural integrity.
    Sahit Muja, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Titanium, a key metal for aerospace, ship and missile technology, is present in as many as 28 locations in Ukraine, both in hard rock and sand or gravel deposits.
    Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The white sand Beach is also a hot spot for surfers and a popular spot for those driving the Road to Hana that’s located at mile 9.
    Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • There also are fat bikes designed for sand and snow.
    BestReviews, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025

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“Mud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mud. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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