as in sticky
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
things get especially gooey during the scene in which the lovers are reunited at long last
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Recent Examples of gooey
But the chicken was grilled nicely and the cheese was perfectly gooey.
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Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 8 Oct. 2024
Add a scoop of peanut butter atop your pumpkin bread for more protein and an extra gooey bite.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024
The mozzarella is gooey and mild and the parmesan is sharp and nutty.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2024
This cobbler is filled with warm, gooey apple butter and topped with soft, buttery biscuits.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2024
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Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 8 Oct. 2024
Add a scoop of peanut butter atop your pumpkin bread for more protein and an extra gooey bite.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024
The mozzarella is gooey and mild and the parmesan is sharp and nutty.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2024
This cobbler is filled with warm, gooey apple butter and topped with soft, buttery biscuits.
—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for gooey
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gooey
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Tree Sap Live Christmas trees can leave behind sticky sap residue on carpets and clothing.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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As a general rule, metal is best for sticky foods, as well as searing and deglazing.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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John Lennon's sons Sean Ono Lennon and Julian Lennon recently spent some time together in a sentimental place.Gil Macias, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Although perceived as a vindictive album, Reputation is also a sentimental one, with its fair share of love songs.Lolita Mang, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024
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Their puck play was sloppy, their penalty kill was awful and they got consistently outworked by the Canadiens.Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Another failed sloppy takedown briefly put Covington on the ground.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Some wet weather could impact parts of the East on Christmas Day.Mary Gilbert, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Their warm and wet climates couldn’t produce the brawny horses needed for their cavalries.David Chaffetz, Fortune Asia, 15 Dec. 2024
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Or, if lucky and less stressed, then—apropos of the season—are reveling in the falling snow outside amidst fuzzy socks and a roaring fire.Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Still feeling the warm and fuzzy vibes from that Golden Bachelorette finale?Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Gooey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gooey. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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