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
Don't just be the gummy bear, don't just be the liquid center.
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Outside Online, 2 July 2025
Though the gummy juices were present on the platform and cup rims, the muffins glided right out with ease.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 June 2025
Postnatal vitamins don’t usually have a great taste, except for gummy postnatal vitamins and a few vitamins that are naturally flavored with lemon.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
Inside, the buses have black and white floors and glass jars reminiscent of penny candy filled with toppings such as Oreo cookie crumble, chocolate chips, rainbow and chocolate sprinkles, gummy bear, marshmallows.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2025
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Outside Online, 2 July 2025
Though the gummy juices were present on the platform and cup rims, the muffins glided right out with ease.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 June 2025
Postnatal vitamins don’t usually have a great taste, except for gummy postnatal vitamins and a few vitamins that are naturally flavored with lemon.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 June 2025
Inside, the buses have black and white floors and glass jars reminiscent of penny candy filled with toppings such as Oreo cookie crumble, chocolate chips, rainbow and chocolate sprinkles, gummy bear, marshmallows.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gummy
Adjective
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Yes | Reusable: Yes (over 50 times) Similar to reusable nipple covers, adhesive pasties offer subtle coverage when wearing sheer clothing.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
16 July 2025
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One of the more innovative parts of the new study was its use of wearable ECG monitors—small, adhesive patches worn on the chest that record heart activity 24/7.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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The underside of the stones is bonded to the sticky asphalt cement.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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The motivation behind the trend is understandable—no one wants sticky detergent dripping all over their hands or laundry room.—
Kendall Bettle,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Gummy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gummy. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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