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Recent Examples of sugary Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has indicated plans to collaborate with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to explore restricting SNAP benefits from being used to purchase sugary drinks and junk food. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025 My path to Atkins protein purity — and a new, lithe body — was frequently sabotaged by my growing addiction to sugary cereals, weed, and booze. John Devore, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2025 One glass contained 300 milliliters of water and 75 grams (about 2.5 ounces) of sugar (sucrose), which is the equivalent of a 16-ounce can of sugary soda, Page said. Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025 Honeydew is a sugary waste liquid produced by sap-feeding insects like aphids, certain scale insects, and planthoppers. Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sugary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sugary
Adjective
  • After some sentimental speeches, Bracco and Macli exchanged rings.
    Dave Quinn, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • The sentimental old-school racer who now sees his legacy not just in trophies, but in the people holding his hand in Victory Lane.
    Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The telltale signs range from sticky, clammy skin to having moisture on your windows and walls.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • In an interview with Fox Business on Wednesday, Dimon said rising interest rates, sticky inflation, and widening credit spreads are setting the stage for a wave of financial strain among U.S. companies.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The Trump administration has been accused of being sloppy in selecting its targets for arrest and deportation, with critics accusing them of relying on tattoo symbols and clothing to make their allegations of gang affiliation.
    Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Given publicly available information and pages of corrections Tyler provided to the reporters, the editorial board’s commentary is at best sloppy.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Those tackling the sweetest desserts — nanaimo bars and jam jams — are understandably stressed about translating saccharine flavors into something that reads savory.
    Caroline Framke, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
  • So Far Not to be mistaken for a saccharine tale about forgiveness, South of Midnight’s plot consistently subverts expectations.
    Sarah Thwaites, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2025

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“Sugary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sugary. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.

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