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Examples of muck up in a Sentence
I swear, she mucks up everything she tries.
Recent Examples on the Web
Memorial Day Weekend in New York City will be mostly dry, with the possibility of a shower or two but not enough rain to muck up outdoor events, meteorologists told the Daily News.
Parades, barbecues and more are likely to see enough sun to get by.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 22 May 2024
Privacy Policy What role will politics play in mucking up this whole process?
—Nicholas Florko and Sarah Owermohle, STAT, 30 May 2024
There are times when Moody passes up open jump shots in favor of drives into a crowded paint, which can muck up a possession.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2024
That trademark defense that muddies the waters for many, mucking up rhythm and leaving teams feeling hot breath on necks barely slowed the high-flying Huskies.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2024
The Grizzlies — without Ja Morant, Marcus Smart, Brandon Clarke and Luke Kennard — launched 3 after 3 and crashed the offensive glass hard, trying to muck up the game with shooting variance and physicality.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2024
The hilly landscapes block views of storms, mucking up storm-chasing efforts.
—Carolyn Wilke, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2023
He has been blamed for mismanaging the bullpen, mucking up the lineup and failing to put this team in a position to succeed.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2023
The stick format means it can be applied without mucking up your hands, and older kids can apply it themselves.
—Mandy Harris, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1896, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near muck up
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“Muck up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muck%20up. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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