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sugary

[shoog-uh-ree] / ˈʃʊg ə ri /
ADJECTIVE
containing sugar
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“A lot of it is, ultimately, coming down to the ultraprocessed foods, the sugary beverages, the lack of fiber in our diets — all of these things play a role.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

At IHOP, he has eaten purple goo-coated pancakes, a promotion for “Wonka,” and sugary highlighter-green pancakes for “The Grinch.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

While sugary drink consumption has declined in some countries, intake of "free sugars" remains higher than recommended in many parts of the world and is still increasing in others.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

Consumers continued to shift away from sugary sodas toward zero-sugar and functional drinks.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Nino Carlitos rubs her back and doesn’t call her lazy when she spends evenings with her feet up on the sofa eating an entire bag of sugary orange wafers.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau




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