MUCKING Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

mucking

verb

present participle of muck

as in staining

to make dirty you can't work in the garden and not expect to muck your clothes

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Recent Examples of mucking But Ehlers has given Carolina a newfound level of offensive depth, especially given he’s meshed surprisingly well with Jordan Staal and Jordan Martinook, two veteran checkers who have been mucking and grinding for years on a team that does that better than anyone. — James Mirtle, New York Times, 24 May 2026 In retirement, he’s gone back to that childhood, mucking the stalls and helping care for a menagerie that includes two horses, 10 mini goats, two mini pigs, a pair of horses and a bunch of chickens and dogs and cats. — Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026 Most years consist of routine maintenance, like mucking, where crews work below the lock floor, removing debris from the drainage system using shovels and buckets. — Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026 Whether shoveling your driveway, building a snow man with the kids, or just generally mucking around in the cold, sleet and snow, Muck Boots will keep you comfortable and protected. — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026

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Clean the bowl with a toilet brush and cleaner once or twice a week to prevent mineral deposits from staining the toilet bowl.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026
If the grime is coming up but there’s still staining, spray some of the water and vinegar solution onto the area.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026