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Recent Examples of boggy
Thursday’s news that Amazon had struck a deal with Bond rights holders Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson to seize creative control of the franchise means the longtime boggy stalemate between the two parties is over, and the new Bond will assuredly move forward.
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James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025
Our itinerary would take us from the drier — though still boggy — east of the country all the way to the misty mountains of the southwest, running for many hours each day.
—Alexandra Kleeman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
Peatlands are a boggy ecosystem that despite covering only 3 percent of the earth's land surface, contain more carbon than all of the planet's forests combined and play a vital role in water regulation; retaining and gradually releasing water.
—Andrew Wight, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
But the West Highland Way is also steeped in natural beauty, from its scattered and steep Munros to its torrid rivers and boggy grasslands.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024
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James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025
Our itinerary would take us from the drier — though still boggy — east of the country all the way to the misty mountains of the southwest, running for many hours each day.
—Alexandra Kleeman, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
Peatlands are a boggy ecosystem that despite covering only 3 percent of the earth's land surface, contain more carbon than all of the planet's forests combined and play a vital role in water regulation; retaining and gradually releasing water.
—Andrew Wight, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
But the West Highland Way is also steeped in natural beauty, from its scattered and steep Munros to its torrid rivers and boggy grasslands.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boggy
Adjective
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Depending on humidity, leaving windows open can let in hot, moist air.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Bake for 12 to 15 more minutes, until a wooden pick comes out clean, or with little moist bits clinging to it.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Leaving your dog in the car with the windows down isn't effective to reducing hot and humid temperatures, according to Haile Plantation Animal Clinic, an animal clinic based in Florida.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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On the flip side of the coin, clubs in markets like Dallas, Houston, Austin, Miami and Orlando could benefit by not hosting matches during the hot and humid dog days of summer.—
Michael LoRé,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Rinse the pot—make sure the pot is damp but not soaking wet.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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How to Apply: Apply a small amount to the lengths and ends of damp or dry hair.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The health department listed: Pale, sweaty or clammy skin Lips and/or fingertips turn blue Slow or irregular breathing, gasping or gurgling Difficulty waking up People with someone suspected of overdosing are always urged to call 911.—
Sophia Tiedge,
jsonline.com,
17 July 2025
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And yet a notable — and very visible — section of those in attendance are wearing hefty ties chained tightly to their clammy necks, despite the uncomfortable heat.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Expect roaring fires, squashy armchairs, and hedonistic feasts.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The pumpkin also imparts some squashy sweetness.—
Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.com,
al,
12 Oct. 2021
Adjective
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In their dank depths his imagination burned most vividly.—
Nicole Krauss,
The Atlantic,
6 July 2025
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Accra, Ghana: In Ghana’s capital, follow a visit to a castle where captives waiting to be taken to the New World were held in dank dungeons with a trip to the Black Star of Africa sitting atop an arch, announcing Ghana’s independence.—
Gerald Narciso Jeremie Souteyrat,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Boggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boggy. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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