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
That required a lot of gummy candy to eat before and after.
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Rachel Handler, Vulture, 14 May 2026
The drinks were also topped with gummy lips.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
The bar itself is synonymous with cheap drinks and gummy worms in pitchers.
—Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 4 May 2026
That said, some gummy products may contain creatine doses that are likely too low to saturate muscle stores, which can affect overall effectiveness.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 Apr. 2026
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Rachel Handler, Vulture, 14 May 2026
The drinks were also topped with gummy lips.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
The bar itself is synonymous with cheap drinks and gummy worms in pitchers.
—Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 4 May 2026
That said, some gummy products may contain creatine doses that are likely too low to saturate muscle stores, which can affect overall effectiveness.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gummy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gummy
Adjective
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Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your specific brand, because adhesive chemistry and wear time vary.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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For wearers whose sensors regularly peel up early, adhesive overpatches can extend wear time.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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But when rains fall heavily between November and April, sticky clay soils make traveling around it tricky.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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One non-stick skillet for delicate foods (eggs, omelets, fish) and sticky batters (pancakes).—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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“Gummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gummy. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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