as in muddy
full of or covered with soft wet earth
please remove your slimy boots before coming into the house
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Recent Examples of slimy
Tasters wanted chickpeas that were tender and creamy, not mushy, grainy, or slimy.
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Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Jan. 2026
Discard if the cucumber slices become slimy or the water develops an off smell.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 Dec. 2025
In autumn, their leaves get all slimy underfoot.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Create With The Kids Gather your kids and see what fun cornstarch can be with slimy science fun.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
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Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Jan. 2026
Discard if the cucumber slices become slimy or the water develops an off smell.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 Dec. 2025
In autumn, their leaves get all slimy underfoot.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Create With The Kids Gather your kids and see what fun cornstarch can be with slimy science fun.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slimy
muddy
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On Saturday, locals and hikers walking along the muddy trail stopped to admire the old brick building with a few empty beer kegs sitting outside.—
Brendan Murray,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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If anything, the environment has gotten muddier for CEOs looking to do big deals, with disruption in Europe and trade continuing.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Slimy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slimy. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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