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as in adhesive
tending to adhere to objects upon contact
both sides of the tape are sticky, making it a little tricky to work with
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as in humid
containing or characterized by an uncomfortable amount of moisture
a warm sticky day when all we wanted to do was sit somewhere with air-conditioning
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as in difficult
requiring exceptional skill or caution in performance or handling
an especially sticky conversation about money matters
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as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
sticky love scenes that will bore cynics to death
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Recent Examples of sticky
Rakestraw was excellent in training camp last year, showing a knack for the ball, sticky coverage and physicality in the run game.
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Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Vionic Kimmie Sneakers $130 $60 at Amazon These Vionic sneakers have perforated suede leather uppers that provide maximum airflow to keep your feet cool on hot, sticky afternoons.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2025
Moynihan reiterated that the bank's economic team does not see a recession this year, but expects the Federal Reserve will not cut interest rates because inflation is sticky.
—Saeed Azhar and Arasu Kannagi Basil, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
And Parker Posey’s impressionable accent alone is sticky enough to keep her top of mind with TV Academy members.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Apr. 2025
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Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Vionic Kimmie Sneakers $130 $60 at Amazon These Vionic sneakers have perforated suede leather uppers that provide maximum airflow to keep your feet cool on hot, sticky afternoons.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2025
Moynihan reiterated that the bank's economic team does not see a recession this year, but expects the Federal Reserve will not cut interest rates because inflation is sticky.
—Saeed Azhar and Arasu Kannagi Basil, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
And Parker Posey’s impressionable accent alone is sticky enough to keep her top of mind with TV Academy members.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticky
Adjective
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The model consists of an aluminum frame covered in latex, foam, straw, acrylic paint and adhesive, all attached to a metal base.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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Phone grips have been around for a while, popularized by PopSockets, but the ones in this guide attach via magnets instead of an adhesive or a clamp.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
6 Apr. 2025
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A week ago, workers were planting lettuce on a humid and overcast day.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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Despite the humid conditions and occasional rain, spectators were treated to the thunderous roar of twenty Formula 1 engines pushing the boundaries of technology and human performance.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Rust, a difficult movie to release, grossed $25k at 115 theaters, presented by Falling Forward Films.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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Clematis wilt is a fungal infection that is difficult to treat.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Still owned by Swift’s parents, the property remains a sentimental cornerstone of her early years.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
2 May 2025
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In a crucial sequence, which shows the siblings bringing their mother to a nursing home, a car ride turns into a sentimental journey.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Clean the Exterior and Reassemble the AC Unit Finally, wipe the exterior top and sides of the unit with a damp cloth.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2025
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Most wallpapers should be lightly cleaned with a damp, soapy sponge and then wiped dry.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Dodging tough questions without seeming a bit evasive.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
10 May 2025
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Last year’s drought conditions that extended into late fall combined with very windy winter conditions and frozen soils were tough for some evergreens.—
Pamm Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
10 May 2025
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The pass from Dennis Schröder wouldn’t be as sloppy if Josh Hart didn’t get so in his face.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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My American flag for the Fourth of July was so smeared and sloppy that my attempt at patriotism could have been a felony.—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration – with Musk and his aides as the tip of the spear – have roiled the federal government with mass layoffs and demands for access to sensitive information at agencies including the Social Security Administration and the National Labor Relations Board.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Washington — The Trump administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to let the White House's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, have access to the sensitive information kept by the Social Security Administration.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
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“Sticky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticky. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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