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sugary

[shoog-uh-ree] / ˈʃʊg ə ri /
ADJECTIVE
containing sugar
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I also largely steer clear of sugary drinks and processed meats like bacon and sausage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

After a visit home, I returned to campus with a stockpile, like a confectionery smuggler crossing state lines with sugary contraband stuffed between sweatshirts in my suitcase.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

It is possible that teens who already experience anxiety may consume more sugary drinks.

From Science Daily • Feb. 18, 2026

There’s a nod to the sublime, sugary pleasures found in a piece of Bit-O-Honey.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

The guests try to bite into their sugary treats.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton