cling (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cling (to)
Verb
  • June’s inflation data came in broadly lower than expected, marking a sharp turnaround from the stagflation concerns that gripped the market in the first quarter.
    Benzinga, Freep.com, 19 July 2025
  • Reviewers love the non-slip foam material and beveled edges that make gripping easy even with sweaty hands.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 18 July 2025
Verb
  • To complete her outfit, Kylie clutched a White Birkin Faubourg House Alligator Bag, which can fetch anywhere from $200K to upwards of $300K, according to Sotheby's.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 7 July 2025
  • Shortly before halftime, Musiala collided with Gianluigi Donnarumma in the PSG penalty area and went down in agony clutching his left ankle, which appeared to be twisted at an unnatural angle.
    Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 6 July 2025
Verb
  • Jake Gyllenhaal’s Jack Twist is Ennis’ foil in every way: loose where Ennis is clenched, hungry where Ennis is stoic.
    Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 27 June 2025
  • As detailed in the documentary, many passengers popped Imodium and clenched their cheeks, hoping to escape the ship without having to grab a bag, but four days is a long time.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 25 June 2025
Verb
  • Mark was disappointed, but the poster defended himself, saying he’s helped before and didn’t want to be taken for granted.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 27 July 2025
  • And the reason is simple: Indy is a track where the Hendrick cars are always strong, with Larson being the defending race winner.
    Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 26 July 2025
Verb
  • And believe it or not, plenty are genuinely comfortable, holding their own against traditional footwear.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 15 July 2025
  • Premieres will be held Thursday, January 22, to Tuesday, January 27, where audiences will see films, episodic projects, and more for the first time, with additional showings throughout the entire Festival.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • Leave your troubles behind and grab a lime, because Thursday is National Tequila Day.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
  • Concerned, the roommates grabbed golf clubs from one of the first-floor bedrooms and checked the house for a possible intruder.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 24 July 2025
Verb
  • In the pictures, Jack was captured standing by a coffee table, which was surrounded by Justin and his pals, two of whom were playing guitars.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 15 July 2025
  • Judith Brooks, a fellow Catholic who advocates for immigrants, stood by the Detroit priest's side with a sealed envelope, leaning forward to hand the letter to him.
    Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 15 July 2025
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“Cling (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cling%20%28to%29. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.

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