cling 1 of 3

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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cling (to)

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verb (2)

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Noun
Indeed, this year could mark the birth of a new regional order, one that dismisses the all-too-realist geopolitical contests of the past and clings, instead, to sectarianism. Bassel F. Salloukh, Foreign Affairs, 14 July 2014 Something stretchy like nylon or cling wrap would be much better. Patrick Mercier, IEEE Spectrum, 18 June 2020
Verb
Williams’ signature play happened in the 2001 Red River Rivalry game with Texas pinned deep near its goal with two minutes remaining and OU clinging to a 7-3 lead. Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 20 May 2025 The Herald interviewed three eyewitnesses who said Pino was dazed and clinging to the hull of his overturned boat. Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for cling
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Noun
  • This movement is inspired by how tiny insects walk on water, using adhesion forces that dominate at such small scales.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • Elizabeth had maintained a decade of careful adherence to her HIV treatment, but the couple still struggled with consistent condom use.
    Kathryn Rhine, The Conversation, 19 May 2025
  • Resistance training adherence has always been reliant on access to the right equipment.
    Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
Noun
  • No spoilers, no summaries, and no shortcuts — just real conversations and a genuine love of learning and bonding.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 19 May 2025
  • Shared creative flow fosters faster bonding than small talk.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025

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“Cling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cling. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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