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slime

[slahym] / slaɪm /


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Only a few days after the pool was refilled, though, it reverted what it always is: a filthy slime pit that nevertheless does an adequate job of its primary objective: reflecting.

From Slate • Jun. 19, 2026

Others are much larger and multicellular, such as kelp, slime molds, and red algae.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

When slime, fidget spinners and other tactile toys started catching on, the company looked to create a product that could compete.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

“Like slime, sludge, and muck, slop has the wet sound of something you don’t want to touch,” the editors continued.

From Salon • Jan. 13, 2026

The dress was a little small and fish slime wouldn’t be an improvement.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry




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