as in muddy
full of or covered with soft wet earth
lost a shoe in the oozy field
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Recent Examples of oozy
Patrons come for a creative Vietnamese American take on coffee, bakery items, and brunch with a shrimp coconut rice omelet, black sesame cinnamon rolls, and oozy egg and pork sandwiches.
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Amanda Calnan Vowels, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2025
The standout dish of the meal was a simple preparation of leeks that was topped with oozy stracciatella cheese, an herbaceous sweet-and-sour vinaigrette shot through with tarragon, and the toasty crunch of hazelnuts.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
In this salad, peppery arugula, an oozy, creamy burrata and crunchy pistachios balance and enhance the fruit.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 3 June 2024
First, the cheese must be fully melted and oozy.
—Zaynab Issa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Mar. 2023
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Amanda Calnan Vowels, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2025
The standout dish of the meal was a simple preparation of leeks that was topped with oozy stracciatella cheese, an herbaceous sweet-and-sour vinaigrette shot through with tarragon, and the toasty crunch of hazelnuts.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
In this salad, peppery arugula, an oozy, creamy burrata and crunchy pistachios balance and enhance the fruit.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 3 June 2024
First, the cheese must be fully melted and oozy.
—Zaynab Issa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oozy
Adjective
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During a recent visit by Fortune, Haushalter trudged through her muddy post-rain fields in high rubber boots.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Old hellebore varieties didn't generate much excitement with their muddy-colored blooms that turned their faces to the soil, but newer cultivars are bigger and brighter.—
Jamie McIntosh,
The Spruce,
5 May 2026
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Discard eggs with cracks, slimy surfaces, powdery residues, or an unpleasant smell.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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Next, pat the leaves dry with a cloth or paper towel, as any excess moisture can make the spinach slimy.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Oozy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oozy. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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