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
My legs were gooey and useless, my arms burned, my lungs begged for oxygen.
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Martin Suarez, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
The patch's backbone is made of hyaluronic acid—a gooey polymer that's a common skincare ingredient—mixed with either antibacterial agents (including salicylic acid and Cannabis sativa extract) or anti-inflammatory agents (including niacinamide and chamomile extract).
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Sea stars that contracted the disease became lethargic, developed lesions, lost their arms and disintegrated into gooey masses within days, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
Greenspan was downright giddy—about the menu, about the special tool Tesla engineers invented to help press the beef patties for the burger and about the nostalgia that pushed him to create his gooey chili cheese fries.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
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Martin Suarez, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
The patch's backbone is made of hyaluronic acid—a gooey polymer that's a common skincare ingredient—mixed with either antibacterial agents (including salicylic acid and Cannabis sativa extract) or anti-inflammatory agents (including niacinamide and chamomile extract).
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Sea stars that contracted the disease became lethargic, developed lesions, lost their arms and disintegrated into gooey masses within days, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2025
Greenspan was downright giddy—about the menu, about the special tool Tesla engineers invented to help press the beef patties for the burger and about the nostalgia that pushed him to create his gooey chili cheese fries.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gooey
Adjective
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Blot wet spills instead of rubbing, and vacuum crumbs and dirt, which can be abrasive and weaken fibers, become ground into the carpet, and cause a sticky residue if left for too long.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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The bee mushroom, which is hairy and striped like a bee, turns Mario into bee Mario, who can fly and climb on sticky honey walls.—
Matt Kasson,
Popular Science,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This custom matchbox is a thoughtful gift that’s both sentimental and practical.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
13 Oct. 2025
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For generations past, photo albums were the best way to keep memories organized, safe, and ready for sentimental viewing.—
Architectural Digest,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There were a few sloppy passes on zone entries, and one instance where a puck slipped through him at the blueline.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The sweater’s hip-skimming length and relaxed cut result in a fit that feels effortlessly lived-in (not sloppy), while its wear-with-anything design is easy to style.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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New additives like preservatives, flavorings and vitamins were infused into them, and they were packaged in novel ways to withstand hard helicopter drops, wet beach landings and days at the bottom of rucksacks.—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The team also considered that the concrete was likely to be wet during the day, after being freshly poured, and drier at night, hours later.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While the focus of Bottega Veneta’s spring 2026 show centered on Intrecciato weaving, Paulson’s fuzzy skirt and Sofia pumps reflected the collection’s mix of textured surfaces and streamlined shapes.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Some other, more concrete things along the way are fuzzy data, minimal data.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Gooey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gooey. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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