as in adhesive
tending to adhere to objects upon contact
it took forever to clean up the clingy Styrofoam pellets that had been used as packing material for the lamp
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Place clingy liners in drawers Beyond silverware, kitchen tools—like whisks and spatulas—aren’t usually uniform pieces that can be stacked on top of one another in a drawer divider.
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Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025
The pocketed pants have a flattering fit that’s slim but less clingy than leggings and are slightly cropped above the ankle.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Reebok After-Class Joggers For a little relief from clingy athletic wear, pull on a pair of these joggers and enjoy the freedom of lounging.
—Miles Walls, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Your child is clingy and resistant to being separated
A child who fights being separated from their parents or who has extreme separation anxiety may have an anxious attachment, says Dr. Young.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 3 Jan. 2025
The pocketed pants have a flattering fit that’s slim but less clingy than leggings and are slightly cropped above the ankle.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Reebok After-Class Joggers For a little relief from clingy athletic wear, pull on a pair of these joggers and enjoy the freedom of lounging.
—Miles Walls, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Your child is clingy and resistant to being separated
A child who fights being separated from their parents or who has extreme separation anxiety may have an anxious attachment, says Dr. Young.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for clingy
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“Clingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clingy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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