goop

Example Sentences

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Two problems: At the time, renewable energy cost too much to make it affordable, and adding water usually turns quicklime into an unwieldy goop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Duck à l’orange has a reputation as an archaic 1970s atrocity owing to American cooks bastardizing what should be a glistening garnish into a sickly-sweet goop.

From Salon • Nov. 1, 2025

Grease a 12-cup muffin pan with cake goop or baking spray.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2024

You can practically see the goop in Miami Heat president Pat Riley’s hair as he seethes in resentment when James announces his departure from South Beach to return to Cleveland.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2023

I wiped a glob of goop off my cheek and made a face.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia