as in moist
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Recent Examples of boggy
But the West Highland Way is also steeped in natural beauty, from its scattered and steep Munros to its torrid rivers and boggy grasslands.
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Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024
Volunteers with the Ancient Forest Alliance built and maintain the short-but-rugged trail that traverses the grove’s boggy bottom.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024
In a boggy uterus, the organ is enlarged and tender, which can cause pain in the lower abdomen and back.6
Another common sign of adenomyosis is infertility.
—Jess Sims, Health, 26 Sep. 2024
Microfiber and polyester materials can trap heat and make the bed feel boggy.
—Mara Santilli, SELF, 27 June 2024
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Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024
Volunteers with the Ancient Forest Alliance built and maintain the short-but-rugged trail that traverses the grove’s boggy bottom.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024
In a boggy uterus, the organ is enlarged and tender, which can cause pain in the lower abdomen and back.6
Another common sign of adenomyosis is infertility.
—Jess Sims, Health, 26 Sep. 2024
Microfiber and polyester materials can trap heat and make the bed feel boggy.
—Mara Santilli, SELF, 27 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boggy
Adjective
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Stem Cutting When propagating by stem cuttings, a section of an actively growing stem is cut from the plant in spring or early summer and planted in moist potting soil.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Add a pine bark or pine straw mulch then keep the soil moist.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Weather Hot, humid, or rainy conditions can add significant time to your marathon.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2025
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Except that greenhouses are hot, humid, and full of pests.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For leather, remove the laces and soak them in warm water with baking soda, while wiping down the shoes’ exterior with a damp or soapy cloth.—
Hillary Maglin,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2025
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Damp rated: Ceiling fans labeled as damp rated can be installed inside or outside, as they are designed to withstand spaces with some moisture—like covered patios.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The telltale signs range from sticky, clammy skin to having moisture on your windows and walls.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Instantly, the summer heat of Rome was replaced by the cold, clammy air of tunnels that, like the Labyrinth of Rome, were first carved to mine tuff.—
Tony Perrottet,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The pumpkin also imparts some squashy sweetness.—
Mary Colurso | [email protected],
al,
12 Oct. 2021
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On a sunny, private patio populated by trilling birds and brightly colored Acapulco chairs, Iliza Shlesinger nestles into a squashy outdoor couch next to her rescue dog, Tian Fu.—
Morena Duwe,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Oct. 2022
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Image The official White House account is rife with boasting and taunting posts, many drawing on meme formats from the dank corners of the internet.—
James Poniewozik,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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In Ghana’s capital, follow a visit to a castle where captives waiting to be taken to the New World were held in dank dungeons with a trip to the Black Star of Africa sitting atop an arch, announcing Ghana’s independence.—
Gerald Narciso Jeremie Souteyrat,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Boggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boggy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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