STICK-IN-THE-MUDS Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

stick-in-the-muds

noun

plural of stick-in-the-mud

as in conservatives

a person with old-fashioned ideas the committee is dominated by old stick-in-the-muds who have little interest in bringing new ideas to the table

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DuVernay clearly wants to reach as broad an audience as possible, incorporating conservatives alongside progressive advocates, politicians, historians, attorneys, comedians and political influencers.

— Beandrea July, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026
But if conservatives and independents who claim to believe in the constitution and fiscal responsibility actually vote that way, that will finally change.

— Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of conservatives

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At least 22 Colombian veterans, working for a Florida security contractor, are believed to have been involved in a July 2021 raid on the home of Moïse that resulted in his assassination.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
It is founded by entertainment industry veterans Jana Winograde, Susan Rovner, and Lloyd Braun.

— Joe Otterson, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of veterans

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The Mokattam Formation in northern Egypt is a thick layer of limestone that has preserved prehistoric marine fossils, including fish, sharks and early whales.

— Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
Attendees can touch fossils, explore the park‘s trees and make art, all while listening to music and eating from local food trucks.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of fossils

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