as in filthy
not clean
the bed sheets were pretty dingy so we threw them in the laundry pile
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Recent Examples of dingy
That dingy look creeping across the screens and settling on every surface?
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Finally, dingy, discolored, or stringy towels need to get the heave-ho.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
The best use of baking soda for stain removal is as a whitening agent to brighten dingy white or light-colored clothes or household goods.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
In the summer of 1974, Peter was invited to show some of his pictures of nightlife, the Catacombs, and Candy Darling on her deathbed at the Floating Foundation of Photography, a dingy barge filled with handmade furniture docked at the 79th Street Boat Basin.
—Andrew Durbin, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Finally, dingy, discolored, or stringy towels need to get the heave-ho.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
The best use of baking soda for stain removal is as a whitening agent to brighten dingy white or light-colored clothes or household goods.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
In the summer of 1974, Peter was invited to show some of his pictures of nightlife, the Catacombs, and Candy Darling on her deathbed at the Floating Foundation of Photography, a dingy barge filled with handmade furniture docked at the 79th Street Boat Basin.
—Andrew Durbin, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dingy
Adjective
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Inside, filthy soldiers press up against the wood.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
12 May 2026
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Baker said while Fike's immediate surroundings were filthy, a brand-new hospital bed, urinal and wheelchair were available at the home.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Soon, survey crews showed up, bulldozers were spotted along dusty roads, and the Army Corps of Engineers arranged private meetings.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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In the past, artificial greenery may have looked, well, fake—but today’s faux plants are a far cry from their dusty counterparts.—
Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Some patrons arrive in suits, others in stained work shirts.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Spray the stained area with the solution and scrub with a microfiber cloth.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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The land, unfenced, abuts a bald blackened hillside that must be public land.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 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
Adjective
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Officers, according to Willis, followed muddy footprints to a nearby residence where McKinney SWAT was able to find Murry and handle a search warrant.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Thanks to the rubber slip-resistant outsole, these loafers provide great stability, especially on icy and muddy ground in winter and spring.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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How To Properly Load A Dishwasher To properly load a dishwasher for maximum cleaning power, place dishes in the dishwasher with the dirty side facing the jets, with taller items around the outside.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Use the packing cubes to separate clean and dirty clothes for the duration of your cruise.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum wore her hair slicked back in a low bun, dark black eyeliner to bring out her eyes, and a light pink lip.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Clad in black and concealing their faces, the rioters hurled dangerous flares and pyrotechnics directly onto the playing surface.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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“Dingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dingy. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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