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
Insomnia, a general malaise that arrived a little earlier each winter, blood pressure creeping upward, gluey cognition, chi clogged as ketchup.
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Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
The lack of freshness in this gluey Scottish import is the biggest problem, but the flavor is also disappointingly dull.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
Skipping the Rinse Unrinsed rice retains excess surface starch, which leads to a gummy or gluey texture.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Not dense or gluey, but not dry either.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
As starch builds, the potatoes become elastic, gluey, and dense.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
Are slightly gluey potatoes worth losing your rent-free room in Steven’s apartment?
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
The lack of freshness in this gluey Scottish import is the biggest problem, but the flavor is also disappointingly dull.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
Skipping the Rinse Unrinsed rice retains excess surface starch, which leads to a gummy or gluey texture.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 27 Jan. 2026
Not dense or gluey, but not dry either.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2026
As starch builds, the potatoes become elastic, gluey, and dense.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
Are slightly gluey potatoes worth losing your rent-free room in Steven’s apartment?
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gluey
Adjective
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Only Ghana have more, with eight players immortalised in adhesive glory yet nowhere to be seen in North America.—
Duncan Alexander,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
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The Mission 1 Pro ships with one Enduro 2 battery, a USB-C cable, an adhesive mount, a mounting buckle, and a thumb screw to secure the buckle to the camera's swing-out fingers.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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This helps prevent crumbs, dust, and sticky residue from accumulating in hard-to-see areas.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
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No flakes, no buildup, no sticky feel -- just long-lasting hold and definition that keeps your hair moving.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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“Gluey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gluey. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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