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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
The ground was covered in a spongy synthetic mat, according to Rocky Merz at the Cincinnati Parks Department.
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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
The grip is spongy and tacky, perfect for those especially sweaty days, and the large sweet spot gives you more confidence to hit power shots or short dinks.
—Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2024
Marks were high all around, although the group agreed that the interior hue was more reddish than we are used to, and the filling was more spongy than springy.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 22 Mar. 2024
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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
The grip is spongy and tacky, perfect for those especially sweaty days, and the large sweet spot gives you more confidence to hit power shots or short dinks.
—Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2024
Marks were high all around, although the group agreed that the interior hue was more reddish than we are used to, and the filling was more spongy than springy.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 22 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spongy
Adjective
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All while navigating the final stint on the soft tire for over 20 laps and keeping a surging Lando Norris behind him, not once losing his concentration.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The women on board could soon be heard whooping in joy as three massive parachutes deployed after about nine minutes into the flight and the capsule made a soft landing two minutes later in the desert, sending up plumes of dust.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Coffee filters are absorbent and don't leave lint or streaks behind.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2025
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The absorbent layers are slim, not bulky, and the bikini cut works well under most clothes.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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However, ear infections in dogs—especially those with floppy ears—are typically caused by moisture rather than chlorine itself.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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Most notable — her floppy ears became hoop earrings.—
Michael Paulson,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But squishy, smooshy baby Méi in her little cotton floral dress and matching bloomers is 80% thighs and incredibly cute.—
Danielle Pergament,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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The keyboard itself is pleasant enough to type on, with moderate feedback while avoiding the squishy feel some budget systems have.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Furthermore, the fridge's environment can speed up the aging process of these foods, leading to a mushy product and a poor taste.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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Violent updrafts and mushy hail Juno and Hubble images from 2017 showed a powerful updraft near the heart of the storm, pumping ammonia from deep within Jupiter's atmosphere and rushing it upward to the peaks of the towering storm clouds.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Spongy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spongy. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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