corn

noun

ˈkȯrn How to pronounce corn (audio)
Definition of cornnext
as in sludge
something (as a work of literature or music) that is too sentimental a story about a lost puppy that was pure corn

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Recent Examples of corn Serve in warm corn tortillas, over shredded lettuce, alongside black beans, or topped with guacamole, salsa, or pico de gallo. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 One of my favorite dishes on Disney property is the chicken roulade, served over a charred corn purée with sweet hush puppies. — Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2026 Hailee Steinfeld created her poblano and corn quesadilla recipe on a whim while combining leftovers one night. — Naki Franklin, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026 The Lycra Company’s renewable Lycra® fiber incorporates corn, potentially reducing the carbon footprint of the fibers by as much as 45 percent. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for corn
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sludge
Noun
  • Tanks full of radioactive sludge exposed him to at least 48 potentially hazardous chemicals.
    — Lizz Giordano, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Investigators have also removed drums containing an oily, sludge-like material from the property and have investigated the home for signs of wet cremation, when a mix of chemicals are used to break down human remains.
    — Joe Holden, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of sludge

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“Corn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corn. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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