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
Organic gummy snacks are still gummy snacks.
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Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026
Those with particularly severe reactions may need to avoid foods made with other animal byproducts such as gelatin, which is found in marshmallows and gummy bears.
—Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 13 June 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, 10 June 2026
There’s also Unicorn Fuel ($10), a shooter made of rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine that comes garnished with a gummy peach ring.
—Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
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Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026
Those with particularly severe reactions may need to avoid foods made with other animal byproducts such as gelatin, which is found in marshmallows and gummy bears.
—Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 13 June 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, 10 June 2026
There’s also Unicorn Fuel ($10), a shooter made of rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine that comes garnished with a gummy peach ring.
—Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gummy
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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“Gummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gummy. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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