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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
These gnocchi, filled with ricotta, sit in a thin ragu of duck or veal that, on one occasion, came closer to a soupy stew than a ragu.
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Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 2 June 2024
Cook, stirring occasionally, until beer is reduced just beneath the top of the mustard seeds, about 20 minutes (if mixture is too soupy, the mustard will be runny and thin).
—David Bancroft, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
The grits were creamy, but not soupy and packed with flavor while still subtle.
—Worth Sparkman, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
Menemen, poached eggs in tomato and pepper sauce, brings to mind shakshuka but with a denser, less soupy consistency.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024
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Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 2 June 2024
Cook, stirring occasionally, until beer is reduced just beneath the top of the mustard seeds, about 20 minutes (if mixture is too soupy, the mustard will be runny and thin).
—David Bancroft, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
The grits were creamy, but not soupy and packed with flavor while still subtle.
—Worth Sparkman, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
Menemen, poached eggs in tomato and pepper sauce, brings to mind shakshuka but with a denser, less soupy consistency.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soupy
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Binoculars show it as a hazy spot of light, but its full splendor is revealed only through a large telescope.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
28 July 2025
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The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed hazy skies and the smell of smoke across the region, attributing the conditions to smoke trapped in a sinking air mass above the Northeast.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Some of the symptoms include a runny nose, high fever, and red rash with bumps.—
Maya Bell,
jsonline.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Allergic reactions can vary in severity from coughing and a runny nose to a life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis.—
News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Bottom line: If the fabric is fussy, valuable, or sentimental, let the experts handle it.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
28 July 2025
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Romance feels more sentimental now, and even platonic relationships take on a more nurturing tone.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
27 July 2025
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Spring sailings offer front-row views of Keukenhof’s kaleidoscopic gardens—while autumn brings misty mornings and twinkling festive markets.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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From the misty hills of Harpers Ferry to the cosmic quiet of Green Bank, here’s how to explore one of the country’s most underrated summer destinations from east to west.—
West Virginia Tourism Office,
AFAR Media,
9 May 2025
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Served in a rarebit dish with a thin layer of cheese on top, the fondue comes with a baguette for shareable dipping.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
5 Aug. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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The underside of the stones is bonded to the sticky asphalt cement.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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The motivation behind the trend is understandable—no one wants sticky detergent dripping all over their hands or laundry room.—
Kendall Bettle,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Aug. 2025
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Special agents alongside local law enforcement spent their rainy Wednesday going to businesses all over South Florida, including gas stations, grocery stores and retail stores.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
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European cities are much more similar in road conditions than their U.S. peers where sunny Phoenix, Arizona, with its wide streets, is far easier for self-driving cars to master than the narrow cross-streets of cold and rainy New York City.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
22 July 2025
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Here are some of the most common measles symptoms, according to the CDC: High fever Cough Runny nose Red, watery eyes Rash Complications from measles usually include ear infections and diarrhea, the CDC said, while more serious complications include pneumonia and encephalitis.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
24 July 2025
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One of the most common culprits is Cryptosporidium, a microscopic germ that causes watery diarrhea.—
Lisa Cuchara,
The Conversation,
23 July 2025
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“Soupy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soupy. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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