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as in soft
giving easily to the touch
spongy moss covered the ground
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as in absorbent
able to soak up liquids especially readily
generously pour the brandy over the cake, which is so spongy that it will absorb most of the liquid
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Recent Examples of spongy
It was later discovered that Jazzy’s fluid buildup was due to acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow — the spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are made, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Stacking them on top of each other had only spread the grit into the spongy pores beneath the caps, speeding up their decay.
—Callie Sumlin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
With a neutral flavor and slightly chewy, spongy texture, this bread would hold up well for sandwiches of any size.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Their slow decay provides long-term nutrient reservoirs, helping to build spongy soils that support future forest growth.
—Greg Sullivan, AFAR Media, 15 Sep. 2025
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Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Stacking them on top of each other had only spread the grit into the spongy pores beneath the caps, speeding up their decay.
—Callie Sumlin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025
With a neutral flavor and slightly chewy, spongy texture, this bread would hold up well for sandwiches of any size.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Their slow decay provides long-term nutrient reservoirs, helping to build spongy soils that support future forest growth.
—Greg Sullivan, AFAR Media, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spongy
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Between its dig-free straps, silky-soft performance fabric, and light Spanxsmooth compression, this one-and-done outfit is a unicorn of travel-friendly pieces, offering all-day comfort in one singular silhouette that’s just as easy to style under a cardigan, zip-up, or jacket.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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Shoppers agree the set feels ultra-soft.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Towels, made of absorbent cotton or a cotton blend, are designed to hold moisture, while clothes can be made from various materials like synthetics, cotton, or delicate fabrics.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
12 Jan. 2026
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No Logos Skip the t-shirts with screen printing because the design is less absorbent and can flake off onto the floor.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Everyone was wearing the floppy style, from movie stars to the kid in your homeroom.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
11 Jan. 2026
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Fashion stylist Ashley Dorough recommends styles that fall somewhere between floppy and snugly fitting on your head.—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Other signs of overwatering are dark spots on the leaves and squishy stems.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Dec. 2025
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If their system works, the squishy descendants of WALL-E and R2D2 can look forward to undersea adventures – or in their miniature versions á la Fantastic Voyage, adventures inside your own body.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Dec. 2025
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Slow freezing forms large ice crystals that puncture delicate cell walls, often leaving berries mushy, herbs limp, and dough flattened.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
11 Jan. 2026
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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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“Spongy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spongy. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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