slimy

Example Sentences

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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

Warrington described Wood as a "slimy character", while Wood called Warrington "horrible".

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

Today she listens to me rant about my slimy mollusk phobia, and I push back against her competitive streak with my own.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

Crouching among the slimy seeds, she felt herself being lifted up and up and up.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl