mushy

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The classic recipe for fish and chips -- white fish deep-fried in batter, chips, and mushy peas, often with tartare sauce on the side -- dates back to the 1860s.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Take care when combining the rice, lentils and pasta: The mix should be loose and textured, not mushy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

After two days, I’d start eyeing my mushy backside with disdain in restaurant windows.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

These experiences were a disconcerting look at just how mushy the brain becomes when money is the answer to all of your problems.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2025

We sloshed across mushy ground, through nasty twisted trees that smelled like sour laundry.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan