1
as in to keep (to)
to give steadfast support to
continued to cling to the old ideas of child rearing long after they had gone out of fashion
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2
as in to grip
to have or keep in one's hands
clung to a pole in the subway car to keep from falling as it lurched along
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cling (to)
Verb
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Adapted from the Danish novels by Scott Frank (The Queen’s Gambit), the Netflix series is a gripping yarn about the yoke of guilt and the unwavering patience of redemption.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
30 May 2025 -
His gripped his white wine like a potion, delivering hope.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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This being Washington, the decorations featured an eagle in flight, but, unlike the eagle on the Executive Branch club’s insignia, this one clutched photos of Musk, Bezos, and Zuckerberg, dressed in tuxedos.—
Evan Osnos,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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The oldest bag, a velvet clutch with a floral pattern, dates back to the end of the 1920s.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Certain SSRIs, SNRIs and tricyclic antidepressants have been linked with grinding and clenching the teeth, Schultz says.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
1 June 2025
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No discomfort arises from keeping the mouth clenched on a snorkel mouthpiece, and often, this type of mask will not fog as readily.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
20 May 2025
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A day after the singer, 38, shocked fans by walking the 2025 American Music Awards red carpet with a blonde bob — a far departure from her trademark long locks — Pratt, 41, defended his wife against hate comments.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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Rubio strongly defended free speech on campuses in 2023.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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The Forty Mile Tattoo Convention will be held Friday, July 25, to Sunday, July 27, at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sacramento, 3317 Forty Mile Road in Wheatland.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
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Ezra Levin, the head of Indivisible, a grassroots movement associated with the movement, told the Jim Acosta Show that an upcoming coordinated protest on June 14, President Donald Trump's birthday and Flag Day, would take place in areas away from where Trump is holding a parade.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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In the morning, the restaurant doubles as a coffee shop where guests can grab drip coffee, fresh juices, and a small selection of hot and cold breakfast options, including the beloved Hawaiian classic, Loco Moco.—
Jalyn Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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The colorful bar framed in bright neon lights is on the main concourse, so people walking by can grab a drink and head to the casino or other favorite activity, Allen said.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 2025
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Most commentators and experts are focused on the extreme economic and geopolitical damage of the tariffs themselves, while GOP lawmakers stand by, happy to let Trump flagrantly sidestep a law Congress had written.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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When the economic storm eventually passes, the brands that stood by their customers during times of uncertainty will find those customers standing by them, creating a foundation for sustained growth that no competitor can easily replicate.—
Dan Gingiss,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Cling (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cling%20%28to%29. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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