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Recent Examples of clinging
Mix the shampoo with water like you would your usual cleaning solution, and mop away any grease or dirt clinging to your floors.
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Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
This is a case where the political class is simply wrong about where the country stands, clinging to an ideological position that their own constituents have rejected.
—Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2026
Greedy politicians clinging to money and power.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Austin’s brother and sister were ultimately rescued along with their mother Joanne, 47, after being found clinging to a paddleboard.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Once the dominant narrative of the post-pandemic market, the group of homeowners clinging to rates below 3% is shrinking.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Keep the Feeder Clean Keeping your hummingbird feeder clean, so that no liquid food is clinging to the surface, is a good way to deter ants (and other bugs like bees) from being attracted to it.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
But for now, Karnišovas is clinging to that hope for a successful (and lucky) future.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Carriers are clinging on to that premium into the Mediterranean and North Europe for as long as possible.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
This is a case where the political class is simply wrong about where the country stands, clinging to an ideological position that their own constituents have rejected.
—Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2026
Greedy politicians clinging to money and power.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Austin’s brother and sister were ultimately rescued along with their mother Joanne, 47, after being found clinging to a paddleboard.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
Once the dominant narrative of the post-pandemic market, the group of homeowners clinging to rates below 3% is shrinking.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Keep the Feeder Clean Keeping your hummingbird feeder clean, so that no liquid food is clinging to the surface, is a good way to deter ants (and other bugs like bees) from being attracted to it.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
But for now, Karnišovas is clinging to that hope for a successful (and lucky) future.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Carriers are clinging on to that premium into the Mediterranean and North Europe for as long as possible.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clinging
Verb
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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
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The research team claimed that their innovation involves applying a specialized coating to critical components to prevent hydrogen bubbles from adhering, thereby enabling smoother hydrogen release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The coating forms a rough texture that prevents liquids from sticking.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Velzeboer passed Sarault with three laps to go and held off challenges, sticking her right skate over the line and raising both arms aloft.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Clinging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinging. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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