cling (to)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cling (to)
Verb
  • The case gripped Australia The bizarre and tragic case has lingered in the minds of Australians and has provoked fervor among the public and media.
    Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
  • When your hands are covered in flour, holding a paintbrush, or gripping a climbing wall, your phone is simply unavailable.
    Marina Cooley, CNBC, 5 July 2025
Verb
  • Panicked passengers can be seen in the footage clutching onto their masks as a flight attendant makes an announcement.
    Latoya Gayle, People.com, 1 July 2025
  • Myung-gi turns to look at Gi-hun, who clutches the baby a little closer to his chest.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 June 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
  • The medium-to-long-range layer, David’s Sling, has replaced Patriot batteries supplied by the United States, defending against both aircraft, cruise missiles, and short-range ballistic missiles using a missile called Stunner.
    Sebastien Roblin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Thanks to the oceans on either side of us, the frozen wasteland to the north, and a gentle behemoth to the south, no one thought much about having to defend our borders.
    Stephen Marche, The Atlantic, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • The central bank will hold four rate-setting meetings over the remainder of 2025 – and the first will happen on July 29 and 30.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 1 July 2025
  • But what if this isn’t a fight to win, but a lesson in learning how to hold your center amidst chaos?
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • Order fish tacos or fresh salads at Bad Boy Burrito; grab at coffee at Cafe Moka; shop for clothing and gifts at Miss Monroe Boutique; and browse the open-air stalls at boo kee sue Botanics for handmade textiles, ceramics, and more.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
  • To find your nearest 7-Eleven and grab a free Slurpee, search the store locator on 7-Eleven's website.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • The Trump administration stands by its decision, as does FBI Director Kash Patel.
    Mackenzie Thomas, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2025
  • But perhaps the most interesting facet of the museum is the volunteers who stand by to answer questions.
    Diana Lambdin Meyer, USA Today, 5 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 15 Jul. 2025.

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