as in adhesive
tending to adhere to objects upon contact
don't overbeat the mashed potatoes, or they will be thick and gluey instead of light and fluffy
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Recent Examples of gluey
Are slightly gluey potatoes worth losing your rent-free room in Steven’s apartment?
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Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
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The 28-year-old model was photographed in New York City wearing a sheer black turtleneck top, tucked into a black mini skirt and worn with a black blazer over it, barely covering the adhesive silicone covers on her chest.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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The bundle also includes two extra enduro batteries, a curved adhesive mount, a mounting buckle + thumb screw, USB-C charging cable, and a waterproof shutter remote.—
Will Porter,
Outside,
7 Oct. 2025
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Blot wet spills instead of rubbing, and vacuum crumbs and dirt, which can be abrasive and weaken fibers, become ground into the carpet, and cause a sticky residue if left for too long.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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The bee mushroom, which is hairy and striped like a bee, turns Mario into bee Mario, who can fly and climb on sticky honey walls.—
Matt Kasson,
Popular Science,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Gluey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gluey. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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