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chewy

[choo-ee] / ˈtʃu i /
ADJECTIVE
requiring chewing
Synonyms


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Sugar confection—think gummies and chewy candy—has taken share, and their bold flavors continue to attract younger consumers.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The Taiwanese beverage, which blends black tea, milk, sugar, and chewy tapioca pearls, has spread worldwide since it first appeared in the 1980s.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

I love the chewy, bouncy texture it creates in baked goods.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

The trend has also sparked online chatter among gig workers on whether hardware stores and cleaning companies should also start cashing in on Dubai chewy cookies, The Korea Herald reported.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

And soft, warm tortillas or tlayudas, the big chewy ones.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads



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