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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
Separate natural gas explosions in January 2024 that destroyed two homes in Jackson, Mississippi resulted from underground pipes pulling loose from their fittings as spongy clay soil expanded and contracted with rainfall, according to a federal report released Thursday.
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ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Incorporating too much air will result in a frittata with a spongy texture.
—Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Many biological systems—such as spongy bone or plant tissues—exhibit remarkable strength despite being highly porous.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
With a neutral flavor and slightly chewy, spongy texture, this bread would hold up well for sandwiches of any size.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Incorporating too much air will result in a frittata with a spongy texture.
—Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Many biological systems—such as spongy bone or plant tissues—exhibit remarkable strength despite being highly porous.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026
With a neutral flavor and slightly chewy, spongy texture, this bread would hold up well for sandwiches of any size.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spongy
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Made for unwinding, dreaming and everything in between, this 100% organic cotton sleepwear is crafted from naturally soft, breathable fabric that keeps you comfortable all night long.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Earth Tone Collection currently offers several neutral colors—desert sand, warm beige, dune taupe, washed khaki, dusty olive, soft clay, muted terracotta and light stone—and the clients can create other custom colors.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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In flood-prone Gowanus, where wastewater has a tendency to surface on sidewalks and streets during storms, absorbent ground was installed more than a decade ago in the form of Sponge Park, a rain garden that the landscape architect Susannah Drake created along the canal.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Organic fabrics like long-staple Turkish-cotton fibers that are made to feel soft to the touch, as well as lightweight and absorbent blends with bamboo were favorites.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the Instagram carousel, Jenner could be seen wearing a striped bikini and a floppy straw hat in one image.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
1 Apr. 2026
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The dough is topped moderately so the sauce and toppings don’t make the crust soggy or floppy.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Positive pregnancy tests and squishy newborns usually deliver strong returns.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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Their ample traction provides security on slippery docks (or sidewalks) and the squishy yoga mat-like insole molds to your natural arch.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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The pork bun was fluffy, though a little mushy, but the sesame ball was nicely sweet and chewy.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Excess moisture can also cause roots to rot, turning brown and mushy.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Spongy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spongy. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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