1
as in to keep (to)
to give steadfast support to
continued to cling to the old ideas of child rearing long after they had gone out of fashion
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2
as in to grip
to have or keep in one's hands
clung to a pole in the subway car to keep from falling as it lurched along
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cling (to)
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Biden was also seen being escorted to his seat by his wife and a priest, gripping onto both and moving cautiously.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025 -
And the man’s mother in tears recalling her son, a Boston police officer whose death is at the heart of a trial gripping the nation.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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After sustaining the injury, Tatum remained in the game but was clearly uncomfortable, wincing and clutching at his wrist.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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As members of the group told Francis about the plight of LGBTQ+ people in the church, including some suicide attempts, Francis clutched the cross around his neck and a look of anguish flashed across his face, DeBernardo says.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2025
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This movement relaxes the jaw and keeps you from clenching or grinding.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
26 Mar. 2025
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My anxiety climbed, heart racing and head pounding as my jaw clenched tightly.—
Elizabeth Price,
Vox,
22 Jan. 2025
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In a twist from the first Trump administration, which tried to kill Barack Obama's landmark health insurance law, Trump's Justice Department is defending the law.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Almost no member of the alliance, on its own, can defend itself.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
21 Apr. 2025
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At the lowest income levels, only about 13% of households held retirement accounts in 2022, according to the federal Survey of Consumer Finances.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Today, a total of five firms hold significant shares in the defense market, each with annual revenue that exceeds $10 billion.—
MICHAEL BROWN,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Keep scrolling for more comfortable and packable flats to grab this season from Amazon, Nordstrom, Zappos, and more—starting at $25.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2025
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Marsh male warbler simultaneously serenades its partner while grabbing a quick snack.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Chanel Chance Eau Splendide Eau de Parfum $143 NORDSTROM West stands by Chanel’s latest fragrance as a top contender for summer.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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In what may be a reply from Hathaway herself, the recipient stands by her husband and refuses to settle the claim.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Cling (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cling%20%28to%29. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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