sloshy

adjective

Definition of sloshynext
as in soggy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sloshy
  1. soggy
  2. slushy
  3. waterlogged
  4. wet
Adjective
  • Remove the soggy mulch in springtime to avoid problems with root rot or crown rot.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Also, make sure the container has drainage holes because this plant will not tolerate soggy roots.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of soggy
Adjective
  • This could lead to low visibilities and slushy roads.
    — David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
  • The floors underneath a slushy machine, below equipment at the drive-through, near the washing machine and below a carbon dioxide tank in a downstairs storage room had build-up of old food, debris and dirt.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 14 Feb. 2025
Definition of slushy
Adjective
  • Damp and waterlogged fabrics are an immediate mood-killer after a hot shower, but a plush, absorbent one or a solid stone or wood surface can do wonders for soaking in moisture, keeping you dry, and one degree of separation away from a cold tile floor.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 Jan. 2025
  • But if plant roots stay waterlogged for too long, plants can develop root rot and die back.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of waterlogged
Adjective
  • Guam has a dry season from January to May and a wet season from July to November.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The broadcast showed McLaren's Lando Norris pass the truck in wet conditions, posing a major safety hazard.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of wet
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