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
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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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Plant in rich moist soils in a shade border and mulch to help keep the roots cool.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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How To Prevent Pests for Hydrangeas Insects love the warm, humid climates in the South, so look for disease-resistant hydrangea varieties.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
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The county has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold, snow-heavy winters.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Routine Maintenance Tips Daily Wipe down cabinet doors with a damp microfiber cloth to remove grease after cooking, and wipe down with a dry soft cloth regularly to keep dust or particles that may have landed on them.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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Wipe Down Your Sofa Frequently If time allows, daily lint rolling or wiping down your sofa with a damp microfiber cloth can help grab hair and debris.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 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
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But the clammy chill that started around your skin has now wrapped deep into your body's core.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
19 Feb. 2025
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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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Think of the famous scene: wise men navigating by the stars—flaming constellations against a fathomless sky—searching the dank nooks of Rome’s empire for an incandescent child.—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Boggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boggy. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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