static cling
noun
: the tendency of a material (such as fabric) to adhere to another material or surface because of a buildup of static electricity
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Instead of reaching for dryer sheets to soften your laundry and get rid of static cling, dryer balls are an environment-friendly alternative.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025
Despite some static cling and lurchy pacing, director John Pasquin’s guidance is generally good in this undeniably tricky balancing act.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Don't Use Fabric Softener in Every Load Fabric softeners are formulated to make fabric feel softer to the touch, and to reduce the electric charges that cause static cling in fabrics.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
The static cling effect can lead to negative mental health repercussions for parents, including emotional fatigue and stress.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 28 Oct. 2025
Finally, this doesn’t have any antistatic features like more expensive grinders, which means that some coffee grounds can get left behind due to static cling.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
This best-selling lightweight layer with nearly 2,000 five-star ratings is made of the brand’s proprietary X-Static fabric, which prevents static cling and the growth of stinky bacteria.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025
Despite some static cling and lurchy pacing, director John Pasquin’s guidance is generally good in this undeniably tricky balancing act.
—Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
Don't Use Fabric Softener in Every Load Fabric softeners are formulated to make fabric feel softer to the touch, and to reduce the electric charges that cause static cling in fabrics.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
The static cling effect can lead to negative mental health repercussions for parents, including emotional fatigue and stress.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 28 Oct. 2025
Finally, this doesn’t have any antistatic features like more expensive grinders, which means that some coffee grounds can get left behind due to static cling.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
This best-selling lightweight layer with nearly 2,000 five-star ratings is made of the brand’s proprietary X-Static fabric, which prevents static cling and the growth of stinky bacteria.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
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“Static cling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/static%20cling. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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