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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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 cling
Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
This assemblage stays stuck to the body using electric forces known as van der Waals interactions—the same forces that help geckoes cling cling to walls.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 Mar. 2015
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
Here’s The Complete Rundown The way the child responds in this brief period of time (by crying, clinging, exploring or calming down quickly) offers observers invaluable insights into the security of the child’s attachment style.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Noun
To simplify the cling wrap experience, start with the box.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
This assemblage stays stuck to the body using electric forces known as van der Waals interactions—the same forces that help geckoes cling cling to walls.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 Mar. 2015
Verb
The 100% linen material has natural breathability that flows with your body, rather than clinging to it.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
Here’s The Complete Rundown The way the child responds in this brief period of time (by crying, clinging, exploring or calming down quickly) offers observers invaluable insights into the security of the child’s attachment style.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cling
Noun
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This model was printed at the 10-micron setting with a 2-second layer exposure and a 100-second bottom layer time to ensure a good first layer adhesion.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 June 2025
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This scientific relevance has shown that when present in the right form and concentration, PAC from cranberry juice extract is one of the best forms not just of minimizing adhesion of current bacteria but of preventing future adhesion, as well.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Stop measuring performance only by adherence to KPIs.—
Nono Bokete,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Switching from a daily to a weekly medication regimen would not only simplify care but also enhance patient autonomy and medication adherence, without compromising therapeutic benefits.—
Paul McClure
June 12,
New Atlas,
12 June 2025
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What are the surprising bonding moments, twists, and turns?—
EW.com,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
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While the manager’s influence style led her to prioritize rapport and team bonding, her employees were more motivated by clear, measurable outcomes.—
Megan Malone,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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“Cling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cling. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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