mushier; mushiest
1
a
: having the consistency of mush : soft
b
: lacking in definition or precision
2
: excessively tender or emotional
especially
: mawkishly amorous
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Examples of mushy in a Sentence
mushy fruit that was obviously overripe
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As the fruits or veggies expand and contract during freezing and thawing, their cellular structures break down, often resulting in a mushy texture.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
But getting rice perfectly fluffy, without crunchy pockets or mushy spots is an art.
—Sarah Mosqueda, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
There’s no better time to embrace the mushy gushy than in the first few moments after winning gold medals together.
—Meg Linehan, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
Here's why Raheem Morris 2.0: Some things will be different with Falcons, but 'vibe' remains the same
Can the Red Wings escape the mushy middle?
—New York Times, 25 July 2024
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
But getting rice perfectly fluffy, without crunchy pockets or mushy spots is an art.
—Sarah Mosqueda, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
There’s no better time to embrace the mushy gushy than in the first few moments after winning gold medals together.
—Meg Linehan, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
Here's why Raheem Morris 2.0: Some things will be different with Falcons, but 'vibe' remains the same
Can the Red Wings escape the mushy middle?
—New York Times, 25 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for mushy
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“Mushy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mushy. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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