Definition of goonext
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 Mucilage is found across the plant world Okra is not the only plant with goo-producing levels of mucilage. Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026 And there's plenty of ways to cook it, like roasting it on high heat, that eliminates the goo while retaining benefits. Dr. Steven Gundry, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026 The goo stops them from perishing, and the two embrace in a hug. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 26 Dec. 2025 Humanetics uses polyurethane, which can be anything from floppy to firm depending on the recipe; the pink goo can be spotted oozing out from the seams of metal molds. Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for goo
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Noun
  • Fiber-rich carbohydrates such as whole grains, beans, potatoes, corn and high-fiber cereals can also be helpful by stabilizing blood sugar and supporting digestion, while also delivering long-lasting energy.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The wheel could then be attached to a corn-grinding machine so that each step would help mash the kernels.
    Outside, Outside, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • In 2013 Coogan cofounded the buzzy nutrient-sludge-for-workaholics company Soylent.
    Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Many of the crude deposits are in the form of a heavy sludge, which is difficult to extract and refine.
    John Cassidy, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026

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“Goo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goo. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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