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as in hazy
filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension
the soupy skies over the island make a nighttime landing a very risky business
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as in runny
having an overly soft liquid consistency
soupy ice cream that had been left out on the counter
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as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
once starred as the virginal ingenue in a string of soupy operettas
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Recent Examples of soupy
And instead of the supple, almost soupy body of a Naples pie, Bambino runs firmer through the middle, with little tip sag but a nice airy web between the bronzed bottom and cheesy top.
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Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
And, leading up to and during the national telecast, the media hype was thicker than Carlsbad’s soupiest coastal fog.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
The version on offer was not a candy bar but a kind of soupy sundae of pistachio crème, chocolate sauce (white, milk, or dark), strawberries, and a sprinkling of knafeh, Dubai chocolate’s signature shredded phyllo dough.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025
Our weather team breaks down what’s behind this especially soupy season.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
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Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
And, leading up to and during the national telecast, the media hype was thicker than Carlsbad’s soupiest coastal fog.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
The version on offer was not a candy bar but a kind of soupy sundae of pistachio crème, chocolate sauce (white, milk, or dark), strawberries, and a sprinkling of knafeh, Dubai chocolate’s signature shredded phyllo dough.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025
Our weather team breaks down what’s behind this especially soupy season.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soupy
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But Moltbook illustrates how hazy that vision really is.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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The couple meets again a purposefully fuzzy period of time later, disagreeing on the hazy details.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
29 Jan. 2026
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Symptoms of the virus include fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes followed by a rash that starts on the face and spreads to the body.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Here’s what to know about measles symptoms Measles symptoms appear one to two weeks after contact with the virus, typically beginning with a high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes, according to the CDC.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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For a kid of 16, a sentimental journey isn’t normally an especially long trip.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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In the film from Gulfstream Pictures, which is currently in production in New Orleans, Iacono will play the role of sentimental, comic wingman Colin Davis.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
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With an itinerary that can swing from luaus to local restaurants and misty uplands to deep-sea diving, Hawaii demands a packing list as versatile as the islands themselves.—
Natalie Hammond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Rich espresso brown, a nail shade that’s been consistently trending since fall, anchors blues in every hue, from misty cornflower to vibrant teal and turquoise.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
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Without reliably cold temperatures, snow is wetter and thinner, conditions are rainier — and for athletes that can be dangerous.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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And the attorneys who are assigned are often spread thin and unable to provide quality representation, let alone peer support.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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Inspect them for rust and any sticky residue which can be wiped away with WD-40 (which also help keep the hinges lubricated).—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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And inflation, while still sticky, has remained stable in recent months.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Another round of rainy weather is coming to Southern California this week.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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But in the rainy winter and spring months, the park becomes a showcase for a diverse, colorful array of blossoms.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Just be careful to not add too much or risk watery, loose eggs.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Aside from the telltale rash, measles symptoms can include high fever, cough and red, watery eyes.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Soupy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soupy. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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