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Recent Examples of clings
Empty out the old soil and use a stiff brush to get rid of any soil that clings to the inside or outside of the container.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
Journalism, my beloved profession, still clings to the virtues of distance and detachment.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
In the absence of guidance or attention, Iris clings to the long-absent Aris like a source of belonging.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
The result is a supremely creamy sauce that clings to the chicken and mushrooms without breaking.
—Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
My affection curiously clings to your passionate wish.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Look west-southwest after sunset to find the 26%-lit waxing crescent moon above Saturn, which now clings low to the horizon.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
The shoes are crafted in Italy from smooth leather that clings to the leg.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Cherry Blossoms • Monique’s picking up on the intensity with which Angel clings to her identity as an NFL wife was genuinely insightful and has the potential to be a real breakthrough moment for Angel in what has been a very fraught season for her.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 5 Jan. 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
Journalism, my beloved profession, still clings to the virtues of distance and detachment.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
In the absence of guidance or attention, Iris clings to the long-absent Aris like a source of belonging.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026
The result is a supremely creamy sauce that clings to the chicken and mushrooms without breaking.
—Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
My affection curiously clings to your passionate wish.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Look west-southwest after sunset to find the 26%-lit waxing crescent moon above Saturn, which now clings low to the horizon.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
The shoes are crafted in Italy from smooth leather that clings to the leg.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
Cherry Blossoms • Monique’s picking up on the intensity with which Angel clings to her identity as an NFL wife was genuinely insightful and has the potential to be a real breakthrough moment for Angel in what has been a very fraught season for her.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clings
Verb
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Painting indoors during the winter can be a productive way to refresh your space, but temperature and indoor conditions play a major role in how well the paint adheres and dries.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
6 Jan. 2026
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Based on a true story, the novel adheres remarkably to the facts.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
7 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Progress sticks when compassion ensures that everyone gets heard.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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But this is not the substance of the speech that sticks.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Clings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clings. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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