slimy

Example Sentences

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In the weeks since the Reflecting Pool’s makeover went south, many have seized what is a rich and slimy opportunity for metaphor.

From Slate • Jun. 27, 2026

"I can't think of anything in American cooking that's common with that slimy texture."

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

I don’t want to ruin this friendship, but it feels slimy.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Understanding how this molecular gearbox works could help researchers develop ways to stop bacteria from forming biofilms, slimy communities that cause infections and contaminate medical devices.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

Its mouth hung open, dripping slimy trails of saliva.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood