muddy
adjective
abounding in or covered with mud.
has muddied
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present perfectof muddy (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Meta is moving to upend its fact-checking operations just as generative artificial intelligence has muddied the waters of the digital world.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Chairman Kevin Warsh’s decision to ditch forward guidance and take more of his cues from markets has muddied the waters for investors when it comes to monetary policy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Even if he fails in court, Cohen’s turnabout has muddied the case in the court of public opinion, letting Trump claim vindication.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
Houston’s defensive front has been outstanding, and Davis Mills’ recent surge has muddied the quarterback picture in a good way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 27, 2025
"The man has spoiled your life, Nan; and, incidentally, he has muddied the spring for me—robbed me of the love and respect of the one woman in the world," he said, quite without heat.
From The Quickening by E. M. Ashe
