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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
Chickadees and hummingbirds often use spongy moss and lichen as nesting materials.
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
Loose or spongy turf and excessive animal or bird activity provide further evidence that your lawn has a lawn grub problem.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026
Due to its spongy nature, compost retains moisture longer in sandy soils, while allowing moisture to percolate through more quickly in clay soils.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
About a dozen of us from an Adventure Canada expedition cruise walked across spongy tundra and up one gnarly gneiss rock formation after another.
—Robert Annis, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
Loose or spongy turf and excessive animal or bird activity provide further evidence that your lawn has a lawn grub problem.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026
Due to its spongy nature, compost retains moisture longer in sandy soils, while allowing moisture to percolate through more quickly in clay soils.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
About a dozen of us from an Adventure Canada expedition cruise walked across spongy tundra and up one gnarly gneiss rock formation after another.
—Robert Annis, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spongy
Adjective
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The team is also developing a next-generation robotic hand to address swelling in harder-to-treat areas, expanding the potential of soft-robotic therapy beyond wearable sleeves.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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The silky formula layers easily with the rest of your routine and leaves skin with that soft, luminous glass glow K-beauty is famous for.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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Food Contact Areas Must Be Smooth Non-absorbent And Easily Cleanable.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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The following selections span the gambit from absorbent coasters to rattan coasters to high-quality pieces that are only occasionally dishwasher-safe—sorry.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2026
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Graham later donned a floppy Wallaroo canvas sunhat and oversized black cat-eye Le Specs sunglasses while lounging in beach chairs with Civetta, who shielded his eyes with black shades.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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The 32-year-old British musician first stepped into the spotlight on The X Factor as a floppy-haired teenager before becoming part of One Direction, the boy band that defined a generation of pop fandom.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
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Right now, even with their tradition and their banners, the Bruins seem to be just one of many teams in the squishy middle – good enough to win a game or maybe two in the tournament, not really good enough to uphold that legacy by winning it all.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
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The colorful and sophisticated accommodations emphasize comfort via squishy couches and plush bedding, and clever layouts make smart use of the space in rooms and suites alike.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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Soups with pasta or rice can develop a mushy texture once frozen.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
16 Mar. 2026
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The shift away from prolonged breast-feeding and toward mushy baby food has led to smaller jaws with less room for the tongue.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Spongy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spongy. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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