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as in soft
giving easily to the touch
spongy moss covered the ground
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Recent Examples of spongy
Some desiccants are solid, others are liquid but the newest — hydrogels or aerogels — are spongy.
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Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
His 3-year-old grandson, Aaron Jennings, climbs the opposite chair and bounces on its spongy base, giggling.
—Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Cork comes from the spongy bark of the cork oak tree, which is primarily grown and harvested in the Mediterranean basin.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
The owners of Konjo, Fetien Gibre-Michael and Yoseph Assefa, have introduced an untold number of Denverites to injera, a spongy bread that accompanies most meals.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
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Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
His 3-year-old grandson, Aaron Jennings, climbs the opposite chair and bounces on its spongy base, giggling.
—Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Cork comes from the spongy bark of the cork oak tree, which is primarily grown and harvested in the Mediterranean basin.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
The owners of Konjo, Fetien Gibre-Michael and Yoseph Assefa, have introduced an untold number of Denverites to injera, a spongy bread that accompanies most meals.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spongy
Adjective
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As a result, when animals died and sank, their soft tissues were occasionally preserved instead of being consumed or decaying.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hamilton Chaise Sectional Sofa Made from a soft polyester blend, this couch has deep seats designed for ultimate relaxation.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Start by drying with an absorbent dishcloth, then set the cast-iron skillet on the stovetop over low heat for a few minutes until there’s no trace of moisture.—
Julie Harans,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Sep. 2025
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Non-absorbent towels are one of my biggest pet peeves.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The bristles are neither too floppy nor too stiff, neither too long nor too short, and are cut to the perfect rounded shape that’s just right for swirling pigment over the apples or spreading it along your cheekbones—without having to work too hard for a completely natural finish.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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But comics are still considered the domain of traditional floppy books dominated by DC and Marvel.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This imaginative play set comes with two extra-squishy extraterrestrial creatures that sit inside their detachable floating bases.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Demosponges are soft and squishy filter feeders and their ancestors likely shared similar characteristics.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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After years in the (ahem) wilderness of the NHL’s mushy middle class, the Wild appear positioned for something more, finally giving one of the most passionate markets in the league something to cheer for.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The green chile sauce successfully adds flavor without overwhelming with spice, and the rice is well-seasoned without getting mushy.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Spongy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spongy. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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