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
Chamoy has been used by a lot of modern day food makers and chefs with American nostalgic candies, like peach rings and gummy worms, and my personal favorite, Gushers.
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Stephanie Shih
june 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
The brand features products like drink powders and gummy supplements that were developed with the goal of supporting women's health.
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Felicity Abbott,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Whether or not 7-OH will be federally prohibited, the drug in some ways represents the ultimate MAHA dilemma: an ultra-potent opioid-like substance with some potential benefits sold via the language of natural wellness—and, for now, in gummy form at the local gas station.
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Mattha Busby,
Wired News,
15 June 2026
Organic gummy snacks are still gummy snacks.
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Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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Stephanie Shih
june 17,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
The brand features products like drink powders and gummy supplements that were developed with the goal of supporting women's health.
—
Felicity Abbott,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Whether or not 7-OH will be federally prohibited, the drug in some ways represents the ultimate MAHA dilemma: an ultra-potent opioid-like substance with some potential benefits sold via the language of natural wellness—and, for now, in gummy form at the local gas station.
—
Mattha Busby,
Wired News,
15 June 2026
Organic gummy snacks are still gummy snacks.
—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for gummy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gummy
Adjective
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The adhesive trap under a prep table with a slicer wasn’t cleared and contained five dead roaches.
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Removing stubborn stains like adhesive residue takes persistence, especially if the remnant is aged.
Adjective
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The shiny, non-sticky formula is infused with a hyaluronic acid complex, mango seed butter, and fruit extracts to keep lips feeling comfortable.
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Use yellow sticky traps to monitor.
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“Gummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gummy. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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