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
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
Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 July 2025
Rescuers have pulled residents from rooftops and found some survivors still clinging to trees.
—Susan Miller, USA Today, 6 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
Meanwhile, locals are clinging on to hope in regards to the missing persons, including the parents of the unaccounted for Camp Mystic children.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 July 2025
Rescuers have pulled residents from rooftops and found some survivors still clinging to trees.
—Susan Miller, USA Today, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cling
Noun
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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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Many of the affected genes have roles in key processes such as cell adhesion and migration, which are known to respond to mechanical forces.—
Simon Makin,
Scientific American,
30 June 2025
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Solution: Compliance software ensures adherence to trade rules.—
Eric Youngstrom,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Yet experts say the persistent steps to raise output are part of long-term efforts to crowd out US shale companies as well as to maintain adherence to national quotas within the grouping, all while addressing US President Donald Trump’s calls for lower oil prices.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
7 July 2025
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Robert Lane Johansen filed a federal lawsuit against several Nashville bail bonding and ankle monitoring companies on June 20.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 June 2025
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Cynthia drops by for wine and bonding, followed by Porsha.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
22 June 2025
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“Cling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cling. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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