as in thick
being of a consistency that resists flow
instead of neat squares of fudge we had syrupy goo
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Recent Examples of syrupy
Roast until the berries soften and the juices become syrupy, 30-35 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
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Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
22 June 2026
Over syrupy tea and biscuits, Manju and his three deputies recalled how the lives of his community members have fundamentally changed.
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Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
7 June 2026
Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the juices are syrupy and thickened to the consistency of warm honey, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
The texture is medium, with enough richness to feel substantial without becoming syrupy.
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Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
The mixture will become syrupy, then crystallize into a white coating.
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
Nectar is a sweet, syrupy liquid produced in the blossoms, stems and leaves of many plants.
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Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Set aside at room temperature, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and mixture is syrupy, about 30 minutes.
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Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
Orange marmalade, fish sauce, fresh lime juice, garlic, and ginger come together to create a rich, syrupy glaze for juicy pork tenderloin.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
31 Mar. 2026
Monti Carlo,
AJC.com,
22 June 2026
Over syrupy tea and biscuits, Manju and his three deputies recalled how the lives of his community members have fundamentally changed.
—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
7 June 2026
Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the juices are syrupy and thickened to the consistency of warm honey, 15 to 20 minutes.
—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
The texture is medium, with enough richness to feel substantial without becoming syrupy.
—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
The mixture will become syrupy, then crystallize into a white coating.
—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
Nectar is a sweet, syrupy liquid produced in the blossoms, stems and leaves of many plants.
—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Set aside at room temperature, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and mixture is syrupy, about 30 minutes.
—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
Orange marmalade, fish sauce, fresh lime juice, garlic, and ginger come together to create a rich, syrupy glaze for juicy pork tenderloin.
—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for syrupy
Adjective
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The combination makes strands thicker, fuller, stronger, frizz-free, and softer—and thus, longer with less shedding and breakage.
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The brown, round cookie has arms and legs, one eyebrow thicker than the other, and one buck tooth.
Adjective
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Neusch saw a couple of the house’s fire-andys roll along the balcony, their extinguisher nozzles deployed over the railings, pumping clouds of viscous yellow retardant foam into the atrium.
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The primary health benefit of oats comes from beta-glucan, a viscous soluble fiber that affects cholesterol metabolism.
Adjective
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Through the risk of lightning, sticky humidity and a winding line filled with thousands of chanting fans, Argentine fans flooded Bayfront Park with a sea of blue jerseys.
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Smoke uncovered for an additional 30–45 minutes, allowing the glaze to caramelize into a sticky, lacquered finish.
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“Syrupy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syrupy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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