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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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
Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
To simplify the cling wrap experience, start with the box.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
Emily Olsen, New York Times, 29 July 2025
But not if world leaders cling to legalism, technocratic governance, and the language of universal public goods.
—Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 28 July 2025
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Noun
Those attending the April 25 event can pick up yard signs, window clings and bumper stickers with the 988 number, according to the press release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
To simplify the cling wrap experience, start with the box.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
Esther is the golden boot front-runner, after capturing the same award at Euro 2025, but Gotham is narrowly clinging to the final playoff place.
—Emily Olsen, New York Times, 29 July 2025
But not if world leaders cling to legalism, technocratic governance, and the language of universal public goods.
—Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 28 July 2025
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Noun
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Perhaps the most crucial aspect of a bath mat, adhesion keeps a bath mat grounded and secure, even when water is running over it.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Gorges has also been studying the seeds' cellulose nano fibers, which—depending on the level of hydration—can exhibit either high or low friction or adhesion.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
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The other half entered an intensive, highly structured program that included aerobic exercise four times a week, adherence to a heart-healthy Mediterranean diet, online cognitive training, mandatory social activities and monitoring levels of blood pressure and blood sugar.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
28 July 2025
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Every business has a set of values, and adherence to these should be the common denominator rather than slavishly seeking out personality types.—
David Morel,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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In fact, some veterans believe the decline in drinking has come at a cost to team bonding.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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Initially, the trip unfolded as expected: panoramic hikes, spirited volunteer work and nightly bonding.—
Ani Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Cling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cling. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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