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Recent Examples of clinging
Here, as ever, Kokopeli suggests that clinging to youthful talismans offers no protection against uncertainty, and reasserts the odd mix of disaffection and morbid glee produced by such reactionary impulses.
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Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 2026
The company ceased clinging exclusively to Windows and aggressively pivoted toward cloud computing, artificial intelligence and open platforms.
—Veronica Angela, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Cholowsky and the bat boy lingered in their embrace, clinging to the final remnants of a season neither seemed ready to leave behind.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Just hundreds of sheep clinging to the grassy slopes.
—Lori Rackl, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Xaisomboun province, Laos — Hungry and weak, the Laos cave survivors huddled together in damp darkness for 11 days, clinging to hope as a wall of water blocked their way out.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
This mini dress is made from lightweight fabric that feels soft against the skin and has a breezy silhouette that keeps it from clinging.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
They were stunned to discover thriving ecosystems made up of millimeter-sized organisms clinging to exposed rock surfaces in near-freezing darkness.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Slurring her words and visibly confused, she was seen clinging onto a hotel guest before being seated.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 2026
The company ceased clinging exclusively to Windows and aggressively pivoted toward cloud computing, artificial intelligence and open platforms.
—Veronica Angela, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Cholowsky and the bat boy lingered in their embrace, clinging to the final remnants of a season neither seemed ready to leave behind.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Just hundreds of sheep clinging to the grassy slopes.
—Lori Rackl, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Xaisomboun province, Laos — Hungry and weak, the Laos cave survivors huddled together in damp darkness for 11 days, clinging to hope as a wall of water blocked their way out.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
This mini dress is made from lightweight fabric that feels soft against the skin and has a breezy silhouette that keeps it from clinging.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
They were stunned to discover thriving ecosystems made up of millimeter-sized organisms clinging to exposed rock surfaces in near-freezing darkness.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Slurring her words and visibly confused, she was seen clinging onto a hotel guest before being seated.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinging
Verb
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Owners with at least 25 vehicles can get the special stickers and skip adhering registration tags on the plates each year, as the rest of us have to.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Instead of adhering glass icons to your container of choice, glue on pistachio shell halves instead, so that the outside of the shell faces away from the glass.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The sun’s connection to Saturn shows that sticking it out was the right call.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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That's not to say fundamental investors should be ostriches, sticking their heads in the ground and avoiding the big picture and market trends.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Clinging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinging. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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