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
IEEE Spectrum, 16 Mar. 2015
Indeed, this year could mark the birth of a new regional order, one that dismisses the all-too-realist geopolitical contests of the past and clings, instead, to sectarianism.
—Bassel F. Salloukh, Foreign Affairs, 14 July 2014
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
Here’s The Complete Rundown The way the child responds in this brief period of time (by crying, clinging, exploring or calming down quickly) offers observers invaluable insights into the security of the child’s attachment style.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Noun
This assemblage stays stuck to the body using electric forces known as van der Waals interactions—the same forces that help geckoes cling cling to walls.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 Mar. 2015
Indeed, this year could mark the birth of a new regional order, one that dismisses the all-too-realist geopolitical contests of the past and clings, instead, to sectarianism.
—Bassel F. Salloukh, Foreign Affairs, 14 July 2014
Verb
The 100% linen material has natural breathability that flows with your body, rather than clinging to it.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
Here’s The Complete Rundown The way the child responds in this brief period of time (by crying, clinging, exploring or calming down quickly) offers observers invaluable insights into the security of the child’s attachment style.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cling
Noun
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This model was printed at the 10-micron setting with a 2-second layer exposure and a 100-second bottom layer time to ensure a good first layer adhesion.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 June 2025
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This scientific relevance has shown that when present in the right form and concentration, PAC from cranberry juice extract is one of the best forms not just of minimizing adhesion of current bacteria but of preventing future adhesion, as well.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Resting the shrimp before frying gives the breading the chance to adhere.—
Kia Damon,
Southern Living,
2 June 2025
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To adhere it onto the overflow drain, run warm water against the suction cup side and press it firmly against the tub.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Stop measuring performance only by adherence to KPIs.—
Nono Bokete,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Switching from a daily to a weekly medication regimen would not only simplify care but also enhance patient autonomy and medication adherence, without compromising therapeutic benefits.—
Paul McClure
June 12,
New Atlas,
12 June 2025
Verb
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And while other candidates have brought up the allegations and hit at Cuomo's record, no one attack seems to be sticking, and polling shows that Cuomo remains the front-runner.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
4 June 2025
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Only a year ago, Google released AI Overviews, a search feature that told users to eat rocks and use glue to stick cheese to pizza.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2025
Noun
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What are the surprising bonding moments, twists, and turns?—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
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While the manager’s influence style led her to prioritize rapport and team bonding, her employees were more motivated by clear, measurable outcomes.—
Megan Malone,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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“Cling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cling. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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