as in adhesion
a physical sticking to as if by glue
for certain types of materials that plastic wrap has very little cling
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Recent Examples of cling
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
The sheet is placed in the dryer for softer clothes and less cling.
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Lauren David,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The four-piece set includes two semi-transparent and two transparent shades made from a lightweight, flexible mesh material that utilizes static energy to cling to windows without the need for adhesives or suction cups.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
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Noun
Stains form when coffee residue clings to mug surfaces; quickly rinsing after use can help prevent buildup.
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Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
The sheet is placed in the dryer for softer clothes and less cling.
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Lauren David,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
Verb
There had no visible safety equipment, and clung to the spire by their fingertips.
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Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The four-piece set includes two semi-transparent and two transparent shades made from a lightweight, flexible mesh material that utilizes static energy to cling to windows without the need for adhesives or suction cups.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cling
Noun
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Bed adhesion was excellent on both smooth and textured PEI surfaces without requiring adhesives for standard materials.
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Cell-surface glycans influence everything from receptor signaling and immune recognition to adhesion and trafficking.
Verb
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But a new fastest time from UAE’s Florian Vermeersch on June 2 of this year — 23km at an average speed of 75kmh — suggests that not everyone has adhered.
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Decorating rules can be helpful guidelines, but adhering too strictly to conventional wisdom can seriously cramp your style.
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As a result of Holzman’s advocacy and Dylan’s example, the singer-songwriter movement was born, once again proving that American music is defined not by its adherence to the past, but by its capacity for reinvention.
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All loans are subject to individual approval and adherence to underwriting guidelines.
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All of that oil stuck behind a barrage of missiles and sea lanes choked with mines led a number of respected oil analysts to predict that oil prices would surge as high as $150, or even $200 by the summer.
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Board-game groups on Meetup grew about 10% per year from 2021 to 2023, and the momentum has stuck well past lockdown.
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Wood Fire Pits A night around the fire pit is great for family bonding.
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There are endless opportunities for entertainment and bonding activities, including kayaking, dancing, arts and crafts, and spa treatments for all ages.
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“Cling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cling. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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