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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
As the fruits or veggies expand and contract during freezing and thawing, their cellular structures break down, often resulting in a mushy texture.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
But getting rice perfectly fluffy, without crunchy pockets or mushy spots is an art.
—Sarah Mosqueda, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
There’s no better time to embrace the mushy gushy than in the first few moments after winning gold medals together.
—Meg Linehan, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
Here's why Raheem Morris 2.0: Some things will be different with Falcons, but 'vibe' remains the same
Can the Red Wings escape the mushy middle?
—New York Times, 25 July 2024
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
But getting rice perfectly fluffy, without crunchy pockets or mushy spots is an art.
—Sarah Mosqueda, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
There’s no better time to embrace the mushy gushy than in the first few moments after winning gold medals together.
—Meg Linehan, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
Here's why Raheem Morris 2.0: Some things will be different with Falcons, but 'vibe' remains the same
Can the Red Wings escape the mushy middle?
—New York Times, 25 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for mushy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mushy
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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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Other than Langley’s, all of those tracks have skewed toward the emotional, sentimental, or dramatic.Justin Curto, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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This expands their volume, destroying cells and making their texture soft.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Ripe pomegranates become soft and less resistant to cracking, so look for less firm fruits.Merve Ceylan, Health, 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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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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Her hope is that the Lions will let her tag along for a bit in a floppy throwback outfit, a living, prancing contrast to the mostly mediocre old days before the team was 12-1 and finding ways to win instead of inventing ways to lose.Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
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London’s Harry Styles event saw 12 foppish men in feather boas, Gucci flares, and floppy haircuts vying for the prize.Raven Smith, Vogue, 19 Nov. 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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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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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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This squishy, reusable, doughnut-sized ring made of silicone has a super tacky surface that grabs fur while tumbling around with clothes and pet bedding in your washer and dryer, then releases it into drains and vents.Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Purple is known for its uniquely squishy beds and ergonomic products like seat cushions.Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Mushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mushy. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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