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as in soft
giving easily to the touch
spongy moss covered the ground
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2
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
If the grass seems unusually soft or spongy, this can also indicate a slow leak underground.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Some pitches played fine, but others felt spongy or jumpy and drew criticism from players.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The fruit has a spongy texture.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The more people who switch to using mechanical computer keyboards, the more the word spreads about how these kinds of keyboards are such a massive upgrade over the cheap and spongy membrane style keyboards bundled with many desktops and used in laptops.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Some pitches played fine, but others felt spongy or jumpy and drew criticism from players.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The fruit has a spongy texture.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The more people who switch to using mechanical computer keyboards, the more the word spreads about how these kinds of keyboards are such a massive upgrade over the cheap and spongy membrane style keyboards bundled with many desktops and used in laptops.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spongy
Adjective
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The team created a soft hydrogel made from chitosan, a naturally occurring polymer found in the shells of crustaceans.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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If emotions surge, pause to write thoughts before speaking, then return with a softer tone so both sides feel heard and respected.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Its absorbent nature ensures a thorough cleanse and smooth, soft skin with every use -- whether dry or wet.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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More of a spa robe than a post-bath robe, the cotton microfiber is softer (although less absorbent) than cotton terry.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
9 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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From the colorful, floppy hairstyles of Korean boy band Stray Kids, or the non-binary wardrobes of trailblazing singers like G-Dragon of Big Bang and Seonghwa of ATEEZ, K-pop’s male idols have long fostered diverse expressions of masculinity.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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No squishy, too-fluffy rectangles here.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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The indentations in the squishy mud harkened to a creature that had webbed toes and distinct claws.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
11 Feb. 2026
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Start checking the rice after about 15 minutes; the grains should be tender but not mushy, with a slightly firm center that doesn’t leave a chalky or bitty residue between your teeth after tasting.—
Carla Lalli Music,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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However, do not eat avocados with black flesh, a slimy or mushy texture, or an off odor.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Spongy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spongy. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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