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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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cling

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verb (1)

as in to adhere
to hold to something firmly as if by adhesion a dozen magnets clinging to the refrigerator

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verb (2)

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Recent Examples of cling
Noun
Beneath the ocean’s surface, abalone cling to the seabed with a strong, foot-like appendage and dwell in radiant shells to stay safe from predators. Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025 And how do the weeds of America’s past cling to its present and future? Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 18 Nov. 2024
Verb
Much like their Liverpool counterparts, Manchester United’s fans have clung to their history in dark moments. Oliver Kay, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025 An anti-static finish keeps the fabric from clinging mid-flight, while a flat front waistband smooths and flatters. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cling
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Noun
  • Moreover, integrin β1 is seen to strengthen cell-substrate adhesions in fibroblasts, potentially offering an explanation for the thicker stress fibers seen in older cells.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
  • These products might restore the paint's adhesion properties.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
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  • Yet so often what happens…the balance is lost as the ideas of the visions are dismissed completely, buried under the obligation to create strict adherence to the now.
    Jayson Jenks, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
  • For example, prominently showcasing relevant industry product certifications can help reinforce your adherence to industry standards.
    Dmitriy Schwarzburg, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • There was optimism about a bonding deal after a meeting between Gov. Tim Walz and key leaders of both parties in the House and Senate on April 10.
    Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 20 Apr. 2025
  • In Maryland, the state bonding authority, or debt management system, involves several entities and programs that facilitate the issuance and management of bonds for various purposes.
    Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 19 Apr. 2025

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“Cling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cling. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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