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as in hazy
filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension
the soupy skies over the island make a nighttime landing a very risky business
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as in runny
having an overly soft liquid consistency
soupy ice cream that had been left out on the counter
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as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
once starred as the virginal ingenue in a string of soupy operettas
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Recent Examples of soupy
While soupy chili on spaghetti and hot dogs may not be everyone's cup of tea, for many in the Queen City, Cincinnati chili might as well be considered another food group.
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Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 7 July 2024
The lakes have historically struggled with excess phosphorus from farms, yielding an unpleasant, soupy green sight some summer days.
—Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2024
Southeastern states are also facing hot and soupy weather and at least 45 million Americans will probably have to endure highs at or above 100 degrees this week.
—Anna Phillips, Washington Post, 2 July 2024
The momos at Om Wok, which resemble a xiao long bao (Chinese steamed soup dumpling), are especially soupy and stuffed with meat.
—Tenzin D. Tsagong, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2023
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Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 7 July 2024
The lakes have historically struggled with excess phosphorus from farms, yielding an unpleasant, soupy green sight some summer days.
—Madeline Heim, Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2024
Southeastern states are also facing hot and soupy weather and at least 45 million Americans will probably have to endure highs at or above 100 degrees this week.
—Anna Phillips, Washington Post, 2 July 2024
The momos at Om Wok, which resemble a xiao long bao (Chinese steamed soup dumpling), are especially soupy and stuffed with meat.
—Tenzin D. Tsagong, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soupy
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By the time authorities started asking questions days later, memories of partygoers were hazy.Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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For instance, sky-gazers should avoid beaches where the skies tend to be hazy and instead find a mountaintop.Gina Park, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Teen in Critical Condition After Contracting Canada's First ‘Presumptive’ Human Case of Bird Flu Symptoms of bird flu mimic those associated with influenza, according to the CDC: fever, fatigue, cough, muscle aches, sore throat, shortness of breath, stuffy or runny nose, eye redness, and headaches.Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Bird flu symptoms in humans include typical flu-like symptoms such as eye redness, sore throat, runny nose, cough, diarrhea, vomiting, body aches, fatigue, trouble swallowing or fever.Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN, 11 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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The sound of the vast rotors rippled through the air tossing up the lagoon’s waters in a misty haze.Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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With an awed expression and misty eyes, Swift marveled at the waves of aural affection, taking out her ear monitors to fully experience the overwhelming sound.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Conventional toy cars used thin, rigid steel axles and rubber tires.George Petras, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The 28-year-old actor appeared on the Dec. 12 episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert with his latest look, a thin mustache and his normally long curly hair trimmed in a shorter, shaggy crop.Hedy Phillips, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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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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On a recent rainy Wednesday in Manhattan, Leonid Kogut sat and looked in awe at Apex, a stegosaurus that spans 27 feet.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Landed during the rainy season in a swamp, the emigrants found neither fresh water nor waterproof dwellings awaiting them, though they were shortly regaled with a supply of skates!Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 13 Dec. 2024
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Cream or custard fillings can separate, and become watery or lumpy.4 Cream will not whip after being frozen.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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People with allergies typically have itchy or watery eyes, puffy eyes, itchy throat, sneezing, runny nose or congestion, and a sinus headache.Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Soupy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soupy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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