1
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
Sherry’s dumplings, Laurence’s duck, and Rhoda’s eggplant (too mushy for some diners) are identified as the weakest links.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
Avoid salmon that looks dull, smells strong, feels mushy, or shows gaps in the flesh.
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Jillian Kubala,
Health,
5 June 2026
The colossal patty, mostly ribeye augmented by short rib and chuck, is cooked medium rare, tender and juicy without getting mushy or soggy.
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Tony Sachs,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Pair that with management’s passive tendencies and overall track record, and this team could be on track to return to what has generally been its sweet spot: the mushy middle.
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Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for mushy
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
Avoid salmon that looks dull, smells strong, feels mushy, or shows gaps in the flesh.
—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
5 June 2026
The colossal patty, mostly ribeye augmented by short rib and chuck, is cooked medium rare, tender and juicy without getting mushy or soggy.
—
Tony Sachs,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Pair that with management’s passive tendencies and overall track record, and this team could be on track to return to what has generally been its sweet spot: the mushy middle.
—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for mushy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mushy
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The late monarch acquired an impressive jewelry collection over the course of her 70-year reign, from the record-setting Cullinan diamond brooches to the sentimental King George VI Victorian Sapphire Suite.
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Air Jordan 1 releases, which are expected to seriously slow down in volume next year, are getting especially sentimental this summer.
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But so do bursts of color, softer fabrics and strange patterns.
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Puff sleeves, a scalloped hem, lace trim, and eyelet detailing give this top a soft, feminine edge.
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The shiny, non-sticky formula is infused with a hyaluronic acid complex, mango seed butter, and fruit extracts to keep lips feeling comfortable.
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Use yellow sticky traps to monitor.
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That same collection featured additional floral styles, while the cruise 2027 runway showcased heels with orchid embellishments in lush colors and floppy recreations of spider chrysanthemums.
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In many cases, their floppy ears would get shredded, pulled or damaged when chasing wild animals.
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Earlier, a pair of Harry Kane goals — his ninth and 10th at World Cups — had twice put England ahead, only for some sloppy defending and smart attacking play to give Croatia a route back.
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Instead of one scammer typing out sloppy messages from a laptop, this setup worked more like a criminal software business.
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Earlier movie versions have managed the story’s most frightening moments with the limited technology available at the time—much plastic and spongy stuff; monsters in process shots looming over little men; papier-mâché boulders flung from hilltops.
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The savory crepe, wrapped in paper, is a walkable handheld, its delicate, lightly spongy batter of mung bean flower fused with an egg that’s cracked on top, then spread, ensuring both come in every delicious bite.
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
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In May, confirming rumors that had been swirling for months, Anthropic’s life sciences lead Eric Kauderer-Abrams publicly acknowledged that the company is building out its own wet labs and hiring biologists to run its own basic research.
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Wallis’ record is squishy in the way his former boss Chad Mayes was, which is no doubt necessitated by the nature of a purple district.
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The squishy bass line leads into Ringo Starr’s identifiable drumming and a surprising blast of horns, urging the song from a midtempo head-nodder to a comfortable gallop.
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“Mushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mushy. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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