muddy
adjective
abounding in or covered with mud.
muddying
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present participleof muddy.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But this case was just one in a rising tide of AI "hallucinations" muddying the legal waters.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
Some researchers caution that victimization surveys don’t line up with the fall in reported crime, possibly muddying the picture for some offenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 14, 2026
It allows both parties to get the best price they believe they can afford or believe is fair without muddying the waters with personal obligations and emotional leverage.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 19, 2026
The broad classification, he acknowledged, is potentially muddying the department’s numbers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 3, 2025
They rushed over the path to the bank of the river and skidded down the last yards of incline, muddying their shoes.
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
