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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

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

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Participants drank a sugary solution, and their blood was tested every five minutes over a four-hour period.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Only when I’m driving away with my sugary loot do I realize the importance of what I’ve learned in this encounter.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich




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