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Recent Examples of clung
At the last general election, Streeting clung on to his seat in parliament by just 528 votes.
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Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Reigns clung onto the referee and exposed a turnbuckle in the process.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Hopeless but hearty, the Lakers forged ahead Thursday, and still clung to a one-point lead midway through the third quarter when the rickety wheels came completely off.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
His biggest save came on William Karlsson’s try from the slot early in the third period as the Ducks clung to a 1-0 lead on a Beckett Sennecke goal.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Slushy snow clung to leaves, grass and flowers, and homeowners shut off yard sprinklers lest sub-freezing temperatures damage their plumbing.
—ABC News, 5 May 2026
At around the same time, the Bellevue Square name was changed to Mary Shepard Place to help ease the stigma of crime that had clung to the project.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
And Hemmady clung to the advice on why the work left to be done, that work Patel said must be done together, matters.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
As with many Black women with eating disorders, my muscles clung to my bones, my thighs stood their ground, regardless of the weight dropping from my stomach and breasts.
—Leila Mottley, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Reigns clung onto the referee and exposed a turnbuckle in the process.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Hopeless but hearty, the Lakers forged ahead Thursday, and still clung to a one-point lead midway through the third quarter when the rickety wheels came completely off.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
His biggest save came on William Karlsson’s try from the slot early in the third period as the Ducks clung to a 1-0 lead on a Beckett Sennecke goal.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Slushy snow clung to leaves, grass and flowers, and homeowners shut off yard sprinklers lest sub-freezing temperatures damage their plumbing.
—ABC News, 5 May 2026
At around the same time, the Bellevue Square name was changed to Mary Shepard Place to help ease the stigma of crime that had clung to the project.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
And Hemmady clung to the advice on why the work left to be done, that work Patel said must be done together, matters.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
As with many Black women with eating disorders, my muscles clung to my bones, my thighs stood their ground, regardless of the weight dropping from my stomach and breasts.
—Leila Mottley, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clung
Verb
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Once adhered properly, my press-ons last through the wear and tear of everyday life—on keyboards, NYC subway poles, and even at the gym.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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Both subsequent series adhered closer to the worldbuilding of the games and featured an entirely different cast.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But technique isn’t where most writers get stuck.—
David O’Neill,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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Some Cambridge Housing Authority residents are stuck in sweltering temperatures with no air conditioning during the heat on Tuesday and Wednesday.—
Kristina Rex,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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“Clung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clung. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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