as in adhesive
tending to adhere to objects upon contact
the outside of the bottle was gummy with old dribbles of salad oil
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Recent Examples of gummy
Erivo later revealed to Winfrey that a little surprise was waiting for her underneath her seat: a box of Junior Mints, a bag of Haribo gummy bears, and a red toy car.
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Breanne L. Heldman, People.com, 9 June 2025
In November 2023, a 13-year-old student ate a gummy bear given to her by a friend, police records show.
—Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
Over time, gummy buildup can form on the soleplate of irons and steamers, and mineral deposits can block the steam function.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2025
Don't just be the gummy bear, don't just be the liquid center.
—Outside Online, 2 July 2025
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Breanne L. Heldman, People.com, 9 June 2025
In November 2023, a 13-year-old student ate a gummy bear given to her by a friend, police records show.
—Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025
Over time, gummy buildup can form on the soleplate of irons and steamers, and mineral deposits can block the steam function.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2025
Don't just be the gummy bear, don't just be the liquid center.
—Outside Online, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gummy
Adjective
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Attach to Wall: Use double-sided mounting tape or small removable adhesive strips to secure the frame around the light switch.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Aug. 2025
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Constructed from shatter-resistant plastic with adhesive rubber feet to attach to the bottom, the drawers are suitable for organizing just about anything, including cosmetics, snacks, pet food and treats, trinkets, laundry essentials, index cards, and more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For dried or sticky grease, Marshall suggests switching to dish soap diluted in water and rubbing gently with a soft sponge or microfiber cloth.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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Despite skyrocketing prices for TV rights from name-brand sports leagues, even smaller streaming services know their future will be driven in part by that particularly sticky tune-in driver for audiences.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Gummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gummy. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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