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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
Leave out the nasty heat and sticky humidity with an air conditioner that will work in a tent.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 June 2025
Add the onion and cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and the bottom of the pot starts to get brown and sticky, 3 to 5 minutes.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
Generally, during the summer months, dew points have to climb between 55 and 65 degrees before the weather feels sticky and muggy, according to the weather service.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2025
Alongside the chance to chat with their industry friends and peers, guests enjoyed a three-course menu that included sea bass, beef carpaccio, cauliflower quinoa, dry age sirloin, chalk stream trout and sticky toffee pudding, plus Thienot Brut champagne and Soho House’s signature Picante cocktail.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 9 June 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 June 2025
Add the onion and cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and the bottom of the pot starts to get brown and sticky, 3 to 5 minutes.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
Generally, during the summer months, dew points have to climb between 55 and 65 degrees before the weather feels sticky and muggy, according to the weather service.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2025
Alongside the chance to chat with their industry friends and peers, guests enjoyed a three-course menu that included sea bass, beef carpaccio, cauliflower quinoa, dry age sirloin, chalk stream trout and sticky toffee pudding, plus Thienot Brut champagne and Soho House’s signature Picante cocktail.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticky
Adjective
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The affected product, the fresh cut cucumber, was packaged in a clear circular plastic container with a clear lid and white adhesive label, with the code 00262969000006 and dated up to May 24, 2025.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Unlike apparel factories, footwear factories may use 200 or more manufacturing processes, from molding to adhesive application and high-temperature assembly, so optimizing those activities to use less energy, and cleaner energy, is important, Polk said.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
4 June 2025
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Sunday conditions in Central Florida will be similar to recent hot and humid days along with a chance for showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2025
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Hammerhead worms prefer hot and humid environments, including greenhouses, tropical and subtropical areas, landscaping mulch and nurseries, according to the Texas Invasive Species Institute.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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No matter how sweet, the little crocodile grows bigger and more difficult to care for.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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Despite her risky gambit, Metcalfe, who is studying to be an attorney at the University of Law in Manchester, England, admits that her sport has helped her through some of the most difficult times of her life.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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One user posted a sentimental goodbye to their standard matcha latte cream top order at Maru.—
Lauren Ng,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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As school years around the country wind down, many students have been paying tribute to their own Miss Honey-esque teachers on TikTok, using the voiceover and the sentimental music that goes with it to introduce educators who made a difference in their lives each year.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The seat cushions are removable for cleaning, and the entire set can be wiped down with a damp cloth.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
17 June 2025
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Aspergillus, a fungal mold that thrives in warm, damp climates, is already found worldwide -- including in the U.S. -- and can impact humans, animals, livestock and plants.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
14 June 2025
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In Mind For startups, achieving more with less can be tough.—
John Hall,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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The vote took place against an increasingly violent backlash to the Trump administration's tough immigration policies.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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There were loud boos at half-time, a smattering in the closing minutes and a few more at the final whistle as England played without any real intensity, were sloppy in possession and struggled to break down a team more than happy to sit everyone behind the ball.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Though her level of play has vacillated between sharp and sloppy throughout the tournament, Gauff was mostly dialed in against Boisson, who captivated the Parisian crowds in recent days.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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This principle, applied across all workloads, is instrumental for reducing the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive data.—
Ben Blanquera,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Amino acids are more easily absorbed than proteins and do not damage the intestinal environment, which means even those with sensitive digestions can take them.—
MISAKI KAWATSU,
Vogue,
10 June 2025
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“Sticky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticky. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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