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as in muddy
full of or covered with soft wet earth
the ground was very mucky after a night of pouring rain
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as in filthy
not clean
only too happy to remove those old mucky clothes
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Recent Examples of mucky
There are also mucky paw prints across the white wall.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Dress for fun with clothes that can get mucky and close-toed shoes.10:30 a.m., Sunol Visitor Center, 1895 Geary Road, Sunol. bit.ly/4n3kiXj
Soulful Melodies Student Art Show — Artist Bobbie Jean Wise: Chabot College student artist Bobbie Jean Wise presents her solo exhibition.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
Three lakes in central Wisconsin's Adams County have been plagued with unsightly, mucky algae blooms for years, some of which have produced harmful toxins.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The Michigan monkeyflower grows in sand and mucky soil amid cold, flowing spring water, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service website says.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 6 May 2025
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Dress for fun with clothes that can get mucky and close-toed shoes.10:30 a.m., Sunol Visitor Center, 1895 Geary Road, Sunol. bit.ly/4n3kiXj
Soulful Melodies Student Art Show — Artist Bobbie Jean Wise: Chabot College student artist Bobbie Jean Wise presents her solo exhibition.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
Three lakes in central Wisconsin's Adams County have been plagued with unsightly, mucky algae blooms for years, some of which have produced harmful toxins.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The Michigan monkeyflower grows in sand and mucky soil amid cold, flowing spring water, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service website says.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mucky
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Drain Mats Kitchen sinks may be dirty, but your drain mat is downright nasty.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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But facing the Jaguars after the Chiefs and before the Rams is nasty business.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
15 May 2026
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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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“Mucky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mucky. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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