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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
Adjective
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The slide appears to have involved a thick slab of soft snow breaking loose at a weak layer in the snowpack, the report said.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Sleeping positions and firmness Beyond mattress type, your preferred sleep position and mattress firmness (how hard or soft a bed feels) are other important factors to consider when buying a mattress.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Floors Where The Plumbing Work Was Performed Must Be Correct To Be Smooth, Easily Cleanable, And Non-absorbent.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Once collected, the materials are cleaned, shredded, and separated into its principal components of plastic, fabric pulp, and super-absorbent polymer (SAP).—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
25 Mar. 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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According to the report, the scientists bought eight squishy toys, broke them open and tested the pH of the gel inside.—
Samantha Neely,
Freep.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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The mystery squishy dumpling, created by toy manufacturer RMS USA, is the latest viral toy trend gaining traction on TikTok and other online platforms.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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The keys are satisfying to type on and impressively hushed without feeling mushy.—
Aubrey Jowers,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Most of that unwanted trash is stillage—a goopy, mushy mixture of grains and corn.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Spongy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spongy. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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