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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
Cook, stirring occasionally, until beer is reduced just beneath the top of the mustard seeds, about 20 minutes (if mixture is too soupy, the mustard will be runny and thin).
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David Bancroft, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
The grits were creamy, but not soupy and packed with flavor while still subtle.
—Worth Sparkman, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
Menemen, poached eggs in tomato and pepper sauce, brings to mind shakshuka but with a denser, less soupy consistency.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024
Our soupy air mass promotes the chance for some hit-or-miss downpours into the evening.
—Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 24 July 2024
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David Bancroft, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2024
The grits were creamy, but not soupy and packed with flavor while still subtle.
—Worth Sparkman, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
Menemen, poached eggs in tomato and pepper sauce, brings to mind shakshuka but with a denser, less soupy consistency.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024
Our soupy air mass promotes the chance for some hit-or-miss downpours into the evening.
—Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 24 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soupy
Adjective
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Exercisers and health experts are asking whether the benefits of outdoor exercise are negated when the skies are hazy with wildfire smoke.—
John C. Quindry,
The Conversation,
10 July 2025
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The Milky Way is our home galaxy, a vast spiral of stars, dust and cosmic wonder stretching across the sky like a hazy, glowing river.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
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According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, cockroach allergies can trigger symptoms like sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose and itchy, watery eyes.—
Evan Moore
July 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 July 2025
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Symptoms typically come 8-12 days after exposure and include high fever, cough, runny nose and watery or red eyes.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 July 2025
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The funny thing is, by all accounts, Zaslav is also genuinely sentimental about the network and said to even have it on at his office quite often.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
9 July 2025
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On July 7, Richardson, who played Julia McNamara in the series, was feeling sentimental and reflected on the cast's experience filming the six-season drama in an Instagram post.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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On our radar: the best pair of leggings on the market in a misty blue, relaxed T-shirts, and the brand’s ever-popular belt bag, which almost never goes below $30.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
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From misty forests in the Pacific Northwest to crimson mesas in the Utah desert, here are seven stunning spots to glamp this summer.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Light cushioning maximizes comfort and support in the arch of your foot, while keeping its thin profile.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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Armstrong provides another veteran depth option to vie for a roster spot in a position group that’s already thin and now ailing.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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But just as she’s dragged back into the spotlight, her body begins to stage a quiet, sticky rebellion into a raw, absurd, and disturbingly relatable reckoning with art, womanhood, and the sheer chaos of being human.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
21 July 2025
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Mercedes has this just about right, even with optional 22-inch AMG wheels shod with sticky high-performance Pirellis, as my test car was.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Special agents alongside local law enforcement spent their rainy Wednesday going to businesses all over South Florida, including gas stations, grocery stores and retail stores.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
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The weekend is looking rainy, with showers and thunderstorms forecast both Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27, and a high of 88 both days.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
22 July 2025
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For decades, diphenhydramine—best known by the brand name Benadryl—has been a go-to medication for relieving allergy symptoms, such as runny noses, watery eyes, and rashes.—
Cathy Nelson,
Health,
16 July 2025
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The earliest symptoms include: High fever (may spike to more than 104 degrees Fahrenheit) Cough Runny nose Red, watery eyes Those infected with the measles virus develop tiny, white Koplik spots inside the mouth 2–3 days after the onset of symptoms.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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“Soupy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soupy. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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