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
The group also claimed responsibility for attacks that never happened, further muddying the water.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 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
This could "balance out this superficial disadvantage" by muddying the threat level, says Masterson.
From BBC ● May 14, 2025
How can you avoid muddying it up when you put it into words?
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
