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as in adhesive
tending to adhere to objects upon contact
both sides of the tape are sticky, making it a little tricky to work with
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as in humid
containing or characterized by an uncomfortable amount of moisture
a warm sticky day when all we wanted to do was sit somewhere with air-conditioning
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as in difficult
requiring exceptional skill or caution in performance or handling
an especially sticky conversation about money matters
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as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
sticky love scenes that will bore cynics to death
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Recent Examples of sticky
The honey note adds this sticky sweetness that makes the peach in Pêche Mirage pop even more.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Apr. 2025
Aphids excrete the sap as honeydew, leaving leaves sticky and susceptible to sooty mold.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
Pitchers were becoming too dominant with the sticky stuff.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2025
But this penultimate episode also seeds each storyline with sticky dilemmas that could have lethal consequences—ones the deciders may not anticipate.
—Judy Berman, Time, 31 Mar. 2025
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Apr. 2025
Aphids excrete the sap as honeydew, leaving leaves sticky and susceptible to sooty mold.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
Pitchers were becoming too dominant with the sticky stuff.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2025
But this penultimate episode also seeds each storyline with sticky dilemmas that could have lethal consequences—ones the deciders may not anticipate.
—Judy Berman, Time, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticky
Adjective
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Phone grips have been around for a while, popularized by PopSockets, but the ones in this guide attach via magnets instead of an adhesive or a clamp.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
6 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, improving the adhesive strips in the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Weather Hot, humid, or rainy conditions can add significant time to your marathon.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2025
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Except that greenhouses are hot, humid, and full of pests.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The longer-term outlook for Apple looks increasingly difficult to navigate, according to Bank of America.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Whitecaps won games in Mexico, which is difficult to do.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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After some sentimental speeches, Bracco and Macli exchanged rings.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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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
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For leather, remove the laces and soak them in warm water with baking soda, while wiping down the shoes’ exterior with a damp or soapy cloth.—
Hillary Maglin,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2025
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She was clothed, wearing a damp T-shirt, underwear, and socks.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Over the next two years, Muhammad rang up five more victories against progressively tougher competition.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The new legislation would also apply tougher scrutiny to the process of acquiring a conflict of interest waiver for this kind of work.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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For those with sensitive skin, this formula is fragrance-, paraben-, and dye-free.—
Macaela MacKenzie,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2025
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Companies frequently suffer data breaches, leaking large amounts of sensitive information.—
Vytautas Kaziukonis,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Sticky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticky. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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