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as in dirt
foul matter that mars the purity or cleanliness of something
spattered with muck from the pigpen
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as in junk
that which is of low quality or worth
what's this muck that you've been watching on TV, anyway?
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as in garbage
language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense
there's some solid substance in this book, but the reader has to trudge through a lot of muck to get to it
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as in to stain
to make dirty
you can't work in the garden and not expect to muck your clothes
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Recent Examples of muck
NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Rivers overflowed, and a chunk of one of the state’s major highways collapsed, cutting off communities; floods slung mud and muck into buildings.
—Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2024
Chaos rules the land as unrestrained libidos, feuding ruling parties, power-mad politicos and unexpected disasters such as deadly rainstorms muck things up for Frank (voice of Seth Rogen), a sausage; Brenda (Kristen Wiig), a bun; and Barry (Michael Cera), a hot dog.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 10 July 2024
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As people dig out of the muck and survey the damage to their homes and cities, stories of heroic rescues and devastating losses are coming to light.
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There’s a long history of American mercenaries mucking around south of the border, certainly in the 1980s under Reagan, and of course going back to the Bay of Pigs under Kennedy.
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Their soles offer great traction on all surfaces, including rock, dirt, gravel, and wet conditions.Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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This compact skin-care device combines soft silicone and pulsations to break down oil, dirt, and sweat thoroughly.Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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The Dolphins offense was stuck in the mud the entire game and the third-down difficulties were one example of the struggles.Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
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However, rescue teams face significant challenges, as many roads remain blocked by mud, and rain continues to fall, slowing down the recovery process.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Instead, countless millions of phones and laptops and blenders and microwaves accumulate in attics, closets, junk drawers, garages, and, all too often, the dump.Vince Beiser, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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As millions of Americans prepare to fly this Thanksgiving, my Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations is releasing a report exposing new details about airlines exploiting passengers with sky high junk fees.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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Not to be the bearers of bad news, but your garbage disposal isn’t as good at disposing of garbage as the name implies.Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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There are two piles of garbage close to the Stage Star Deli at 105 West 55th Street, where the CCTV camera was recording.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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No, his worst error—and the thing that will forever stain what was otherwise an admirable presidency—was his failure to arrest former President Donald Trump on Jan. 21, 2021.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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These works, stained with mud and dyes, choreograph one’s movement around the gallery (shared with Caccuri) in the absence of easy sightlines.Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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The region’s soil mixture of marl, clayey limestone, marine sandstone, and rough clay draws out Glera’s creamy texture and fresh peach notes, the wine’s signature aromatic characteristic.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Property acquisitions and building renovations create a vast landscape filled with diverse challenges, from soil contamination and unsafe water to hazardous structures and other environmental risks.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
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Frozen cheese can dry out and become crumbly, but may used in cooking.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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This recipe requires only tomatoes, onions, garlic, brie cheese, olive oil, and spices.Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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The current president, unfortunately, is dedicated to talking nonsense, to interfering in U.S. policy.Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 26 Nov. 2024
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So few had any real faith in fallout shelter delusions or duck and cover nonsense.Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Muck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muck. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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