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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
However, it was repeatedly noted that the finished pancakes were very spongy.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2025
What Does Bone Marrow Look Like? Bone marrow is the spongy cellular material within the bone cavities.
—Gagandeep Brar, Verywell Health, 14 Feb. 2025
The ground was covered in a spongy synthetic mat, according to Rocky Merz at the Cincinnati Parks Department.
—Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
While sized more like a cookie, madeleines are small, spongy cakes that can be flavored simply with vanilla or modified to incorporate fruit, coffee, chocolate and more.
—Cece Pascual, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2025
What Does Bone Marrow Look Like? Bone marrow is the spongy cellular material within the bone cavities.
—Gagandeep Brar, Verywell Health, 14 Feb. 2025
The ground was covered in a spongy synthetic mat, according to Rocky Merz at the Cincinnati Parks Department.
—Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
While sized more like a cookie, madeleines are small, spongy cakes that can be flavored simply with vanilla or modified to incorporate fruit, coffee, chocolate and more.
—Cece Pascual, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spongy
Adjective
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These attempts to reshape the narrative around China’s actions go way beyond cultural soft power.—
Isabelle Mayault,
The Dial,
8 July 2025
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For ultimate comfort, the loveseat and chairs also include 3.9-inch foam cushions wrapped in soft cotton.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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The eight-piece set includes four washcloths, two hand towels, and two bath towels made from 100 percent cotton that’s not only soft and cuddly on the skin, but is also highly absorbent, according to the brand.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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But composting services aren’t universally available and some of the products are less absorbent than normal nappies, critics say.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Straw hats, offered in an array of shapes — fedoras, wide-brimmed, ultra floppy and visor styles — have long been a go-to choice to beat the city heat or for relaxing on the beach.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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Both pups have one floppy ear and a scruffy coat that begs to be cuddled.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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There’s nothing worse than squishy, overripe tomatoes.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Those meaty mushrooms sauced in hoisin and tucked into the squishy bun were complemented by a tangy mix of pickled veggies.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Zucchini quickly lose their flavor and develop tough skins and an unpleasant stringy, spongy, or mushy texture if left on the plant too long.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2025
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British pub standards such as rich pot pies and fish and chips with a side of mushy peas ($27.95) stand alongside tender Indian butter chicken ($25.95), which is marinated in yogurt for three days before it's prepared.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
26 June 2025
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“Spongy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spongy. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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