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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
Instead of dampness and mushy roots, the orchid’s pseudobulbs (stem sections that store water) may look shriveled, roots may be dry and silvery, blooms droop, and buds may drop.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
If the yellowing leaves are limp or mushy, or the soil is smelly, overwatering is the likely culprit.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
Traditional British pies are served with mashed potatoes, mushy peas and gravy.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Tasters wanted chickpeas that were tender and creamy, not mushy, grainy, or slimy.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Jan. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
If the yellowing leaves are limp or mushy, or the soil is smelly, overwatering is the likely culprit.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
Traditional British pies are served with mashed potatoes, mushy peas and gravy.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Tasters wanted chickpeas that were tender and creamy, not mushy, grainy, or slimy.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mushy
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Musk appeared sentimental upon the announcement that Tesla would wind down production of the vehicles.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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Crushow Herring, the art director of the Sidewalk Project, said Raines was both sentimental and protective of the homeless community.—
Rebecca Boone,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Snag this extra-soft sheet set for 83% off, which is available in numerous colors and sizes.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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So too is the ancient dining room at Scotti's, with its Chianti bottle candle holders dripping with wax and soft opera music always playing through the speakers.—
Keith Pandolfi,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Add up to 1/4 cup remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed, if dough is too sticky.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Over the last few years, a mix of economic hurdles, like rapidly rising prices caused by sticky inflation, has helped to drive borrowers' reliance on credit cards upward and high average credit card rates have further propelled cardholders' balances upward.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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Wilting, floppy leaves, stunted growth, and failure to bloom can signal the plant isn’t getting enough light and is stretching to reach it.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2026
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Next, tackle those floppy stacks of sweaters or jumble of unruly scarves with this two-pack of linen dividers and multi-item clothing hangers.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 2026
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As the most populous and sprawling county in the state, Fulton has often been tagged by Republicans as the bad egg among elections offices for its past record of long lines, late returns and sloppy bookkeeping.—
Patricia Murphy,
AJC.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Officials say the scammers' schemes range from the savvy to the sloppy -- and all are brazen.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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At Bati Ethiopian Kitchen in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood, the menu centers injera, a large, sour, spongy flatbread, served with a variety of wat, stews made from meat, vegetables, and legumes.—
Irene Adeline Milanez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Jan. 2026
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The fruit has a spongy texture.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Just look at Serena Williams’ wet waves and Kerry Washington’s braids.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Jan. 2026
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Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2026
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This meaty, cheesy casserole is topped with Hawaiian rolls for a touch of squishy sweetness, too.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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Fun Variations This playdough is super soft and squishy without being overly sticky.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Mushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mushy. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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