as in adhesion
a physical sticking to as if by glue
for certain types of materials that plastic wrap has very little cling
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Recent Examples of cling
Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
And how do the weeds of America’s past cling to its present and future?
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 18 Nov. 2024
Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
After birth, the baby will cling to the mother’s fur and make its way to her chest to be cleaned.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Beneath the ocean’s surface, abalone cling to the seabed with a strong, foot-like appendage and dwell in radiant shells to stay safe from predators.
—Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
And how do the weeds of America’s past cling to its present and future?
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 18 Nov. 2024
Verb
Timothy Ratliff learned to cling to family, but his family is awful, especially since Piper, who started the season as the moral Ratliff, learned she can’t be bothered to find enlightenment if enlightenment doesn’t have better organic catering.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
After birth, the baby will cling to the mother’s fur and make its way to her chest to be cleaned.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cling
Noun
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These products might restore the paint's adhesion properties.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2025
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The most common cause of adhesions in women is endometriosis.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Dredge both sides of chicken breasts with flour mixture, pressing to adhere, shake off any excess.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Add chicken and toss until evenly coated, pressing to adhere. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 12-inch, oven-safe skillet over medium until shimmering, about 1 minute.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Yet so often what happens…the balance is lost as the ideas of the visions are dismissed completely, buried under the obligation to create strict adherence to the now.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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For example, prominently showcasing relevant industry product certifications can help reinforce your adherence to industry standards.—
Dmitriy Schwarzburg,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But whether the trial's May 5 start date will stick is another story.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Moving Rafaela clears room for Anthony to stick in the lineup.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There was optimism about a bonding deal after a meeting between Gov. Tim Walz and key leaders of both parties in the House and Senate on April 10.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
20 Apr. 2025
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Several parents had accompanied the team for the bonding trip, per NBC 6.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Cling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cling. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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