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
Journal Sentinel reporters found a similar pack of hemp gummy worms from a north side grocery store.
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Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Her treat of choice is Gushers, a gummy-type fruit candy with a liquid center, Harwood said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
Even though multivitamins may be gummy and come in fun shapes and colors, be clear with your child about their purpose.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
First, there is no way any president can avoid the lens of scrutiny, whether by artists or cameramen, whether slathering a right hand in wet plaster or gummy concealer.
—Harold Holzer, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Her treat of choice is Gushers, a gummy-type fruit candy with a liquid center, Harwood said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
Even though multivitamins may be gummy and come in fun shapes and colors, be clear with your child about their purpose.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
First, there is no way any president can avoid the lens of scrutiny, whether by artists or cameramen, whether slathering a right hand in wet plaster or gummy concealer.
—Harold Holzer, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gummy
Adjective
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Sticky pads/swabs to remove debris without leaving residue Sticky pads, also called sensor cleaning pads, use a gentle adhesive surface to lift debris from the sensor without leaving a residue.—
Jacob Little,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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These adhesive toe warmers offer up to eight hours of heat, so your feet can stay comfortable throughout your ski day.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The formula isn’t sticky or tacky.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Back then, gaming gear meant a sticky controller with a frayed wire and a TV that hummed louder than the game itself.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Gummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gummy. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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