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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The result is a gripping vérité portrait of citizens under siege by a tyrannical leader stripping away their freedoms.—
Tim Grierson,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025 -
The narrative explores the devastating impact of family secrets and fractured loyalties, while building toward a gripping conclusion that ties together the personal and political threads—yet leaves room for lingering questions.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
13 Aug. 2025
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Messi fell to the ground and clutched his leg after being challenged by defenders Raul Sanchez and Alexi Pena at the 11-minute mark of the game.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
4 Aug. 2025
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Johnson immediately clutched his right leg, and the medical staff placed him on a cart after evaluating the situation on the Allegiant Stadium turf, which was seen in a video posted by ESPN.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Our heroes clench their squared jaws with determination while the villains chew the scenery.—
Scott Phillips,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The fists were loosely clenched, but the fingers moved.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 July 2025
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The case could determine the future of Brazil’s domestic politics and foreign relations: Critics of Bolsonaro — who is accused of having plotted to kill his successor — say his conviction is necessary to defend democracy in Latin America’s biggest nation.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Atkins defended developers of self-custody wallets and DeFi applications, stating that they shouldn't be held liable for how users utilize their software, comparing it to holding car manufacturers responsible for traffic accidents.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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He is being held without bond at the Washington County Detention Center.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
8 Aug. 2025
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Regardless of what the future holds, Roman Anthony has set himself and his family up for life, and the Red Sox have locked in yet another piece of their future at a reasonable rate.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Four prisoners had to take turns using a bunk bed just to grab a few hours of sleep.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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But Sunday, unfortunately for him, slipped away quickly as World No. 1 grabbed his fifth season title.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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The caller said the assailant ran to a garage, then returned and stood by the victim in an apparent attempt to render aid.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
7 Aug. 2025
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Teddy Bridgewater appeared to stand by his decisions as head football coach of Miami Northwestern High School, which ultimately resulted in the NFL quarterback being suspended after leading the team to a state championship.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Cling (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cling%20%28to%29. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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