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as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
a mushy love story
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as in soft
giving easily to the touch
mushy fruit that was obviously overripe
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Recent Examples of mushy
Roasted cauliflower can quickly become soggy and mushy if the pan is overcrowded.
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Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Transfer to the oven and bake until the pears are tender, but not mushy, when pierced with a knife, and the streusel is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes, depending on the firmness of the fruit.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
Apples like Red Delicious, McIntosh, Gala, and Fuji are overly sweet and have a soft, mealy consistency that become mushy and grainy when baked.
—Molly Bolton, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
Too much water causes soggy, mushy roots that cannot provide nutrients to keep buds and blooms alive on the plant.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2024
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Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Transfer to the oven and bake until the pears are tender, but not mushy, when pierced with a knife, and the streusel is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes, depending on the firmness of the fruit.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
Apples like Red Delicious, McIntosh, Gala, and Fuji are overly sweet and have a soft, mealy consistency that become mushy and grainy when baked.
—Molly Bolton, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2024
Too much water causes soggy, mushy roots that cannot provide nutrients to keep buds and blooms alive on the plant.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mushy
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Legacy can make even an ironical man do sentimental things.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Artifact Uprising Color Series Photo Book $22 Make your bestie misty-eyed with a sentimental gift in the form of a photo book that showcases your favorite memories with them (or their Instagram feed).Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
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To counter this, brighten your face with a soft fill light, even during the day, to avoid looking gloomy.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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When the foam subsides, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes.Farideh Sadeghin, Saveur, 29 Nov. 2024
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They are embedded in a sticky pulp that is greenish-brown.Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
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The sections with sticky, sloppy mud and hog ruts threatened to take the shoes right off our feet.Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
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Leave enough room that the rice can spread out, and the sock has a floppy, not hard, feel.Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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This natural selection for friendliness is thought to have also caused many accidental changes—such as floppy ears, curly tails, and splotchy coats—as well as the ability to make eye contact and read human gestures in a way that wolves cannot.Brian Hare, The Atlantic, 14 Oct. 2024
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Not rotating cushions can lead to uneven use patterns—especially around the center of chairs or the edges of sofas—which can then make cushions look saggy, sloppy, or worn out.Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2024
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Buffalo Bills 30, Indianapolis Colts 20: The Bills overcame an uncharacteristically sloppy performance from Josh Allen to push past the pesky Colts.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
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The ground was covered in a spongy synthetic mat, according to Rocky Merz at the Cincinnati Parks Department.Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
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While sized more like a cookie, madeleines are small, spongy cakes that can be flavored simply with vanilla or modified to incorporate fruit, coffee, chocolate and more.Cece Pascual, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
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Rapid cooling zones must be available for each outdoor athletic and marching band contest, practice, workout, or conditioning session that is held in wet bulb globe temperatures of 80 degrees or higher.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Much of eastern Wisconsin is expected to see its first snowfall of the season on Thursday, with two to four inches of wet, heavy snow possible, according to the National Weather Service.Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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The slightly squishy brewer has steeper walls than some other drippers like the Hario V60, which can up the contact between water and coffee.Megan Wahn, Bon Appétit, 30 Oct. 2024
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And the squishy definition of misinformation puts the researchers themselves in the challenging position of having to decide whether a claim is misleading, which can add to accusations of political bias.ByKai Kupferschmidt, science.org, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Mushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mushy. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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