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
Bassel F. Salloukh, Foreign Affairs, 14 July 2014
Something stretchy like nylon or cling wrap would be much better.
—Patrick Mercier, IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2020
Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 20 May 2025
The Herald interviewed three eyewitnesses who said Pino was dazed and clinging to the hull of his overturned boat.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
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Noun
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
Something stretchy like nylon or cling wrap would be much better.
—Patrick Mercier, IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2020
Verb
Williams’ signature play happened in the 2001 Red River Rivalry game with Texas pinned deep near its goal with two minutes remaining and OU clinging to a 7-3 lead.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 20 May 2025
The Herald interviewed three eyewitnesses who said Pino was dazed and clinging to the hull of his overturned boat.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cling
Noun
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This movement is inspired by how tiny insects walk on water, using adhesion forces that dominate at such small scales.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2025
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Moreover, integrin β1 is seen to strengthen cell-substrate adhesions in fibroblasts, potentially offering an explanation for the thicker stress fibers seen in older cells.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Some agencies adhere closely to the reviewers’ numeric scores – like a grade – when making these decisions.—
Kelly S. Mix,
The Conversation,
22 May 2025
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In a statement to the Union-Tribune, Playwrights Project Executive Director Cecelia Kouma said that when her organization applied for a grant last year, it was carefully written to adhere with the NEA’s funding priorities at the time.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2025
Noun
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The suit claimed the investigation was conducted in adherence with a new employment policy that was created just for her.—
Viola Flowers,
NBC news,
26 May 2025
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This adherence to industry standards helps organizations stay compliant and minimizes regulatory risks.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Philips sticked away a backhand attempt by Minnesota’s Brooke McQuigge just 35 seconds into overtime, with the Frost forward getting loose in front of the Ottawa net.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2025
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An animated Wheel Of Time, for instance, could stick closer to the source material while costing a fraction of what a live-action series costs.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Shortly after that vote, Kansas lawmakers in June passed a supercharged bonding plan in an attempt to lure the team across the state line.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2025
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What should be a bonding experience instead can become a feedback loop of stress without release and love without anchoring.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Cling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cling. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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