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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
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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At its deepest level, this work is fueled by unconditional love—not sentimental or passive love but love as discipline, courage and commitment.
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The Freakier Friday star also reflected on turning 40 in a sentimental Instagram post.
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Play soft music to drown out fireworks blasts and give your pet something to do, like putting treats inside an interactive toy, to keep them calm and happy.
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This relaxed pick is incredibly soft, really cute, and surprisingly easy to style.
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Through the risk of lightning, sticky humidity and a winding line filled with thousands of chanting fans, Argentine fans flooded Bayfront Park with a sea of blue jerseys.
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Smoke uncovered for an additional 30–45 minutes, allowing the glaze to caramelize into a sticky, lacquered finish.
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Dogs of all shapes and sizes entered the gates of Citi Field Thursday night with wagging tails, floppy ears and plenty of Mets gear.
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Jayden Antropov, a floppy-haired recent high-school graduate, had taken the day off from working two part-time jobs, at Publix and at a burger joint.
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England looked disjointed and sloppy for much of the first half, while Congo was bright and creative with the ball and held England at bay defensively.
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The regulars were middle-aged men who routinely drank five or six cocktails after work and were only rarely sloppy.
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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 5 Jul. 2026.
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