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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
He’s been sticky in coverage, showing improved ball skills, and his confidence remains sky high.
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Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 27 July 2025
Though the work is sticky, the science of sweat may one day help us in a myriad of ways.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 25 July 2025
In their study, Lee and colleagues set out to create a material that was not only sticky, but could also linger in the body to deliver a sustained dose of medicine before safely disintegrating—and all while minimizing the impact on healthy tissue.
—Health Reporter, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Mercedes has this just about right, even with optional 22-inch AMG wheels shod with sticky high-performance Pirellis, as my test car was.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 27 July 2025
Though the work is sticky, the science of sweat may one day help us in a myriad of ways.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 25 July 2025
In their study, Lee and colleagues set out to create a material that was not only sticky, but could also linger in the body to deliver a sustained dose of medicine before safely disintegrating—and all while minimizing the impact on healthy tissue.
—Health Reporter, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
Mercedes has this just about right, even with optional 22-inch AMG wheels shod with sticky high-performance Pirellis, as my test car was.
—Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticky
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Yes | Reusable: Yes (over 50 times) Similar to reusable nipple covers, adhesive pasties offer subtle coverage when wearing sheer clothing.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
16 July 2025
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One of the more innovative parts of the new study was its use of wearable ECG monitors—small, adhesive patches worn on the chest that record heart activity 24/7.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
16 July 2025
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Leaving your dog in the car with the windows down isn't effective to reducing hot and humid temperatures, according to Haile Plantation Animal Clinic, an animal clinic based in Florida.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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On the flip side of the coin, clubs in markets like Dallas, Houston, Austin, Miami and Orlando could benefit by not hosting matches during the hot and humid dog days of summer.—
Michael LoRé,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Some students may face family challenges that affect their ability to get to school, and some changes to the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness test, such as its move to online instead of paper form, could be difficult for students who only access computers at school, Maldonado said.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Diseases that are difficult to manage without early intervention, including diabetes, heart disease and cancer, place a significant burden on health care budgets and patient quality of life.—
Kim Praitano,
Sun Sentinel,
29 July 2025
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Bottom line: If the fabric is fussy, valuable, or sentimental, let the experts handle it.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
28 July 2025
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Romance feels more sentimental now, and even platonic relationships take on a more nurturing tone.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
27 July 2025
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Rinse the pot—make sure the pot is damp but not soaking wet.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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How to Apply: Apply a small amount to the lengths and ends of damp or dry hair.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Lamont, who had proposed boosting special education aid by $40 million — but not until July 2026 — countered that the state budget already was on pace to exceed the budget cap and that legislators needed to make tough choices and trim spending.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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Stage eight on Saturday will mark the start of a tough weekend of reckoning for the GC riders in the mountains to conclude the Tour.—
Jessica Hopkins,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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But instead of looking shapeless or sloppy, Klum proves this formula can be quite modern and stylish when done with classic basics like a white shirt and jeans.—
Emma Mehl,
Glamour,
23 July 2025
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His hair’s not looking all sloppy in the morning anymore.—
Alyssa Cooper
July 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 July 2025
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Businesses cannot process sensitive data without obtaining consumer consent.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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There are some intense scenes During The Fantastic Four: First Steps, there are some intense scenes that may not be suitable for younger (or more sensitive) viewers.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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“Sticky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticky. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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