as in corn
something (as a work of literature or music) that is too sentimental the latest goo from a children's author who knows how to lay it on thick

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Recent Examples of goo Once the goo is on her, ideally, Ellen will just chill until the substance cures or whatever the heck it’s supposed to do. Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 19 Sep. 2025 One of these lands on his arm and sprays a weird metallic goo into Tootles’s face. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 In one, the kitten sits by a backyard swimming pool full of rainbow goo. John Ruwitch, NPR, 28 Aug. 2025 On August 17, the agency posted a photo on social media of someone holding what appears to be a large ball of gelatinous goo. Kelli Bender, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for goo
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Noun
  • Think strawberry Maria cookie; chocolate coconut and Oreo; banana split and chocolate and corn flakes.
    Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Another said their podiatrist recommended the shoes for their corns.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The swimming pool was covered with leaves and sludge and algae.
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
  • This movie oozes style — and actual undead sludge, occasionally — along with Cody’s signature sense of humor.
    Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025

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“Goo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goo. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.

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