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
The cheese is gooey, the jalapeños lend the faintest whisper of heat, and the pickles add an irresistible crunch and slight sweetness.
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Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 6 May 2026
Jordan’s artichoke dip is rich and gooey, perfect with pita or tortilla chips or fresh veggies.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Add the dates, maple syrup, coconut oil, and salt, and process for about 2 minutes until a gooey caramel forms.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
When TikToker Courtney Cooke shared her baked sweet potato stuffed with gooey American cheese, the snack quickly went viral.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
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Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 6 May 2026
Jordan’s artichoke dip is rich and gooey, perfect with pita or tortilla chips or fresh veggies.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Add the dates, maple syrup, coconut oil, and salt, and process for about 2 minutes until a gooey caramel forms.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
When TikToker Courtney Cooke shared her baked sweet potato stuffed with gooey American cheese, the snack quickly went viral.
—Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gooey
Adjective
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This helps prevent crumbs, dust, and sticky residue from accumulating in hard-to-see areas.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
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No flakes, no buildup, no sticky feel -- just long-lasting hold and definition that keeps your hair moving.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Spielberg's vision is sentimental yet feels so satisfying.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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This exuberance isn’t without a sentimental heart.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Earlier, a pair of Harry Kane goals — his ninth and 10th at World Cups — had twice put England ahead, only for some sloppy defending and smart attacking play to give Croatia a route back.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Instead of one scammer typing out sloppy messages from a laptop, this setup worked more like a criminal software business.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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El Niño typically brings wetter conditions to the Gulf Coast and Southeast and can set up a stormier, snowier pattern for parts of California in winter.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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The math remains a little fuzzy in part because Miami-Dade has not released a detailed breakdown of its World Cup budget.—
Douglas Hanks
June 17,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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New York became the first state in the country to roll back its signature climate law in May 2026, trading a binding 2030 target to reduce emissions by 40% for a fuzzier 2040 goal.—
Andres Clarens,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
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“Gooey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gooey. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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