How to Use gummy in a Sentence

gummy

1 of 2 adjective
  • How did you get your hands so gummy?
  • The lemon cake was a bit gummy in texture.
    — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Can a gummy bear help my fitness?
    — Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Dec. 2025
  • Watch this video for a step-by-step video on how to make gummy bears at home.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
  • The drinks were also topped with gummy lips.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
  • Each gummy is the size of a stack of four nickels, Faude said.
    — Jordyn Noennig, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2022
  • If left in the soup, the noodles will soak up the broth and become gummy.
    — Tamar Haspel, Washington Post, 11 Jan. 2023
  • Just be sure they're not too tempted to eat gummy worms for breakfast!
    — Kimberly Stoney, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024
  • There's, of course, a lot of drinking and a weed gummy involved.
    — Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Gluten-free bread can sometimes be dense or gummy; this one is anything but!
    — Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2022
  • What was once tender will now be gummy from the extra moisture.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 19 Feb. 2023
  • As if that isn’t enough, Isa’s plunks a tamarind-coated straw and a gummy snack on top.
    — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Inside the package were six black and brown gummy bears with the pungent odor.
    — Benjamin Adams, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
  • To finish, top with ginger ale and a sour gummy worm for good measure.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Y’all can keep your Nerd Clusters and gummy bears.
    — Kristen Geil, Outside, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Rinse them off to reduce that gummy liquid for a cleaner taste.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The gummy bear sleeping mask adds a light pink sheen to the lips, giving them a more lively look.
    — Lindsey Metrus, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Use your spoils to whip up just about anything, or buy one of the brand’s easy-to-use baking or gummy kits.
    — Bon Appétit, 14 Dec. 2021
  • Markus sits alone, feet dangling from the runner, eating gummy worms.
    — Oliver Munday, The Atlantic, 15 Oct. 2022
  • Honey locusts can have wicked thorns — up to eight inches long — and gummy seed pods that make a mess.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Liu asked her to taste a gummy bear ahead of receiving the injection.
    — Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Dec. 2022
  • That required a lot of gummy candy to eat before and after.
    — Rachel Handler, Vulture, 14 May 2026
  • Winston and Owen roll their eyes while eating candy corn and gummy worms.
    — Lincee Ray, EW.com, 28 Oct. 2022
  • The best supermarket flour tortillas are soft but not limp, and chewy but not gummy.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 3 Aug. 2023
  • Orange juice and gummy bears for her then-1-year-old son, Julian.
    — Ian Shapira, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2023
  • The bar itself is synonymous with cheap drinks and gummy worms in pitchers.
    — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 4 May 2026
  • Top the drink with frozen grapes, gummy worms, or a spring of fresh mint for a festive Halloween drink idea.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
  • More elaborate versions may sport gummy bears, sour belt candy, slices of fresh fruit and more.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 22 June 2022
  • Think gluten-free Skittles and gummy bears, as well as dairy-free cupcakes or cookies.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 7 Oct. 2022
  • The brand has since changed its formula, and its gummy candies now contain about six grams of fiber per bag.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026

gummy

2 of 2 noun
  • Half of a gummy may be enough to ease your nerves or minor aches.
    — Laxmi Corp, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Nov. 2022
  • Even adults might be tempted to pop an extra gummy or two from time to time.
    — Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Maybe a calcium gummy or tablet would work for you.
    — Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The same gummy that once helped someone fall asleep quickly does less.
    — Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
  • There’s no powder or gummy that can compete.
    — Dr. Mona Amin, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2025
  • Clark chewed several of the fish then placed the gummy in the hole to stop the water.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 31 May 2023
  • Crawford takes a gummy about twice a week, depending on the need.
    — Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 3 Sep. 2021
  • The nightingale tossed the worm in the air, snipping it in two with her beak and crushing its gummy, writhing halves against a flat rock.
    — Hazlitt, 19 Nov. 2025
  • The herb can be powdered and added to smoothies, brewed as a tea, and concentrated into a pill or gummy.
    — Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2023
  • If a low-dose gummy doesn’t do the trick, popping another one probably won’t either.
    — Elana Spivack, Scientific American, 5 May 2023
  • In the cute picture, Penelope and Reign stand side-by-side in front of a pink inflatable gummy.
    — Amanda Taylor, Peoplemag, 1 Oct. 2022
  • The result is a tasty, easy-to-take gummy that helps protect overall health and keep you feeling your best through every season.
    — Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
  • It's produced as a dietary supplement and sold widely over the counter as a liquid, pill or chewable gummy.
    — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 7 June 2022
  • Real fruit flavors and natural colors are used; each gummy is only five calories.
    — Geri Stengel, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Gelatinous Cube — Candy bones and weapons encased in a sour blue raspberry gummy.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Together, these two cannabinoids make for a powerful gummy that can help to reduce stress, anxiety, and pain.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 18 May 2022
  • Simply pop a gummy in your mouth and enjoy the benefits of CBD throughout the day.
    — Dallas News, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Each gummy has 5 billion CFU and is safe for vegans to consume.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Each promises vitamins, gut support and energy in a daily gummy.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
  • Each promises vitamins, gut support and energy in a daily gummy.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026
  • Desperate Housewives and a gummy.
    — Zoya Hasan, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Looking for a gummy to deliver nutrition?
    — Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Simply pop a gummy or two into your mouth and enjoy the benefits of Delta 8 in a delicious and hassle-free way.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 June 2023
  • Each individual gummy has the same potency, so there are no surprises.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 June 2022
  • The complex offers a convenient way to access their diverse advantages in a single gummy or capsule.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Each gummy is infused with a precise amount of Delta 8, ensuring accurate dosing.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 July 2023
  • Some people may prefer a chewable gummy, while others might find mixing magnesium powder with their water handy after hitting the gym.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 13 Nov. 2025
  • When Mercury retrogrades, sleep in; pop a CBD gummy; dream a lot; forgive yourself.
    — Alice Sparkly Kat, Allure, 27 Oct. 2021
  • There's no need for complicated instructions or measuring doses; simply pop a gummy into your mouth, chew, and enjoy.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Aug. 2023
  • From stress-relief to skin support to immunity, this doctor formulated line makes a gummy for all the most popular health concerns.
    — Anna Haines, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2021

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