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Recent Examples of clinging
With some of these moths clinging to survival in only the most fragile habitats, the research offers both a window into Hawaiʻi’s deep evolutionary history and an urgent call to preserve what remains.
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
To prevent the clinging dust from pilling, Fritz says to first vacuum with a clean brush, then run a damp microfiber cloth across the surface every few weeks.
—Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Instead of quietly draping over the bed, the fabric is shown suspended above it while both cats dangle from the material, clinging on with their paws before launching themselves down onto the mattress.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Homeowners and contractors are finally winning when their government embraces the future instead of clinging to the bureaucratic obstacles of the past.
—Ian Cohen, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Many are still processing the loss while clinging on to Coleman's memory.
—Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Bake for 18 to 24 minutes, until a wooden pick comes out with moist bits clinging to it.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Ishmael survived by clinging to a coffin.
—Dan Kelly
march 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Resting on a shelf and clinging to it with its paw, the possum stared ahead cautiously.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
To prevent the clinging dust from pilling, Fritz says to first vacuum with a clean brush, then run a damp microfiber cloth across the surface every few weeks.
—Sunshine Flint, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Instead of quietly draping over the bed, the fabric is shown suspended above it while both cats dangle from the material, clinging on with their paws before launching themselves down onto the mattress.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Homeowners and contractors are finally winning when their government embraces the future instead of clinging to the bureaucratic obstacles of the past.
—Ian Cohen, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Many are still processing the loss while clinging on to Coleman's memory.
—Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Bake for 18 to 24 minutes, until a wooden pick comes out with moist bits clinging to it.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Ishmael survived by clinging to a coffin.
—Dan Kelly
march 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Resting on a shelf and clinging to it with its paw, the possum stared ahead cautiously.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinging
Verb
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What researchers do know is that the sounds come from stick-slip friction—the regular cycles of two objects adhering and moving between one another.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
25 Feb. 2026
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Homeowners should avoid painting the exterior of their home if the temperature or humidity is expected to fluctuate significantly, as this could leave bubbles or prevent the paint from adhering properly.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Her birthday cake sits on the bed next to her, a piece removed, the knife sticking in the side like a murder weapon.—
Tony Bravo,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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But some people were referring to the movie internally as Pizza Movie, and that was sticking.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Clinging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinging. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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