as in sludge
something (as a work of literature or music) that is too sentimental a story about a lost puppy that was pure corn

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Recent Examples of corn Stone-ground grits contain the brand and germ from corn kernels, which gives them a toothsome texture. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 27 July 2025 One acre of corn can put 3,000 to 4,000 gallons of water into the atmosphere per day, Basso said. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 July 2025 Nearby school districts bring students on field trips to La Tourangelle, where students have the opportunity to plant and harvest vegetables and fruit like lettuce, corn and tomatoes. Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025 Consider planting the three sisters – corn, pole beans, and squash – in a portion of your vegetable garden. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for corn
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Noun
  • Leftover sludge falls to the bottom of the ponds, which are then cleaned out and refilled to renew the process.
    Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
  • There were torrential rains in Italy's north on Monday and parts of Bardonecchia near Turin were covered in sludge after the Frejus river burst its banks.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Sheik plans to explore the goo’s origin, noting that there are many scenarios to consider, including whether the substance grew in the rudder shaft in the first place or somehow hitched a ride on the boat.
    Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Here’s a recipe for Christina Tosi’s cinnamon buns with brown sugar goo.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025

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“Corn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corn. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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