as in jammed
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge
the car was hopelessly stuck in the mud
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as in put
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
you can stick that box in the corner until I figure out where to put everything
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as in stabbed
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
could hardly feel the needle when the nurse stuck my arm with it
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as in plucked
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
she got stuck by an unscrupulous seller while using the online auction site
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Recent Examples of stuck
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 June 2026
Inspect the brush roll and remove any stuck items.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
Oftentimes, businesses get stuck fixing things most customers won’t notice.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The references to the Cure, New Wave, and Eighties bands never feel forced or overdone or too stuck in the past.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
The Beautyrest Black Mattress is a luxury innerspring designed for sleepers who want support without feeling stuck to a stiff surface.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 June 2026
Without concrete answers from the city, family members and interested citizens today remain stuck on a number of theories and details about the case.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Still others, like Joey Bragg, who spent four teenage years starring opposite Dove Cameron on Disney’s Liv and Maddie, end up stuck in fame’s purgatory, underemployed in Hollywood but still recognizable enough to draw attention while, say, applying for a gig as a door-to-door solar salesman.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
However, on both Saturday and Sunday, riders became stuck in the downward-facing position on the first drop.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Fans who bought parking passes got stuck in heavy traffic as the streets around the stadium were bumper-to-bumper by mid-afternoon.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Others have been wounded, detained by military forces or stuck at sea in hellish conditions.
—Joanne Stocker, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Hapag-Lloyd has six ships that have been stuck in the Persian Gulf region since the start of the conflict, with a total capacity of about 25,000 TEUs.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
The tool has largely been stuck in an older, chatbot-centric paradigm, compared to offerings from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI.
—Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026
There are likely more of us than ever before stuck in this liminal state, trying to figure out when to stop IVF.
—Heather Grossmann, Parents, 16 June 2026
After the war, the story stuck.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
Five of its tankers are stuck in the Persian Gulf.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Adjective
The blank face of Kantor’s committee member looks like the spinning wheel of death on a stuck computer screen.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 June 2026
Inspect the brush roll and remove any stuck items.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
Oftentimes, businesses get stuck fixing things most customers won’t notice.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The references to the Cure, New Wave, and Eighties bands never feel forced or overdone or too stuck in the past.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026
The Beautyrest Black Mattress is a luxury innerspring designed for sleepers who want support without feeling stuck to a stiff surface.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 June 2026
Without concrete answers from the city, family members and interested citizens today remain stuck on a number of theories and details about the case.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
Still others, like Joey Bragg, who spent four teenage years starring opposite Dove Cameron on Disney’s Liv and Maddie, end up stuck in fame’s purgatory, underemployed in Hollywood but still recognizable enough to draw attention while, say, applying for a gig as a door-to-door solar salesman.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
However, on both Saturday and Sunday, riders became stuck in the downward-facing position on the first drop.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Verb
Messi stuck a boot back, corralled the ball, took a half-turn and fired a laser low and into the corner of the net past Zidane.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Fans who bought parking passes got stuck in heavy traffic as the streets around the stadium were bumper-to-bumper by mid-afternoon.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Others have been wounded, detained by military forces or stuck at sea in hellish conditions.
—Joanne Stocker, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Hapag-Lloyd has six ships that have been stuck in the Persian Gulf region since the start of the conflict, with a total capacity of about 25,000 TEUs.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
The tool has largely been stuck in an older, chatbot-centric paradigm, compared to offerings from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI.
—Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026
There are likely more of us than ever before stuck in this liminal state, trying to figure out when to stop IVF.
—Heather Grossmann, Parents, 16 June 2026
After the war, the story stuck.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
Five of its tankers are stuck in the Persian Gulf.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuck
Adjective
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Earlier drones relied on satellite navigation, which is less precise, even if not jammed or spoofed.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The company says the missile can strike targets at ranges exceeding 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) while maintaining precision even in heavily jammed electronic warfare environments.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The report found that excessive moisture had caused the adhesive to fail, leaving the roofing membrane no longer properly adhered, according to the lawsuit.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Once adhered properly, my press-ons last through the wear and tear of everyday life—on keyboards, NYC subway poles, and even at the gym.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lola Vice will put her NXT Women’s Championship on the line against Kendal Grey, Myles Borne will defend the NXT North American Championship against Tavion Heights, Wren Sinclair will face a challenger for the WWE Women’s Speed Championship and Saquon Shugars takes on Dion Lennox.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Earlier, a pair of Harry Kane goals — his ninth and 10th at World Cups — had twice put England ahead, only for some sloppy defending and smart attacking play to give Croatia a route back.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Verb
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In a 2021 court decision, an incarcerated man had tried to sue Bureau of Prisons officials after his cellmate stabbed him and left him blind in one eye.—
Christie Thompson,
NPR,
17 June 2026
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Young climbed into a box, which Strange then stabbed repeatedly, prompting groans from the audience.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Miami plucked a top prospect out of North Miami Beach on Sunday evening.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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The charming restaurant serves hyper-local cuisine, with many ingredients plucked straight from the gardens.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Starter Eric Lauer battles erratic fastball command and early damage yet completes six innings, while the Rays’ Nick Martinez matches him before a bullpen misstep to Rojas decides a tight opener.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Security was tight at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday night at the first of seven World Cup matches in South Florida.—
Al Diaz,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
Verb
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After bacon strips were wrapped around her ear for 5 to 10 minutes, the maggots clung to the bacon and could be removed.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026
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The sleeveless top had a high neckline, and the fabric clung to her body.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Rooms The College Green Hotel is situated in the heart of Dublin, housed in the former headquarters of the Bank of Ireland, which was built in 1912.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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The property is situated on a lot spanning 5,000 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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“Stuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuck. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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