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Recent Examples of clings
As Helen plots revenge and Madeline clings to her rapidly fading star, their world is suddenly turned upside down by Viola Van Horn, a mysterious woman with a secret that’s to die for.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Frehley picks up on the drummer’s simmering syncopation hereand unleashes a banshee-like howl of a solo that still clings to the band’s rhythm.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Baseball clings to its nine innings and statistical purity, even as pitch clocks, ghost runners and larger bases quicken the pace and spark fan interest.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2025
When a roach walks through an area treated with boric acid, the dust clings to its body, later attacking its nervous system when ingested.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
If culture clings to comfort, strategy will snap at the first bend.
—Maman Ibrahim, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The scent of countless cigarettes still clings to the original carpets and stage drapes, suggesting more uses than just movies and church services.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
The hydrogel material clings to my skin without lifting around the edges or sliding down my face.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Having raised his daughter Lilly (Lilly Lindner) within its walls, with the staff functioning as an extended family, Lucius clings to the institution with a faith that borders on delusion.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Frehley picks up on the drummer’s simmering syncopation hereand unleashes a banshee-like howl of a solo that still clings to the band’s rhythm.
—A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Baseball clings to its nine innings and statistical purity, even as pitch clocks, ghost runners and larger bases quicken the pace and spark fan interest.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2025
When a roach walks through an area treated with boric acid, the dust clings to its body, later attacking its nervous system when ingested.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
If culture clings to comfort, strategy will snap at the first bend.
—Maman Ibrahim, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The scent of countless cigarettes still clings to the original carpets and stage drapes, suggesting more uses than just movies and church services.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
The hydrogel material clings to my skin without lifting around the edges or sliding down my face.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
Having raised his daughter Lilly (Lilly Lindner) within its walls, with the staff functioning as an extended family, Lucius clings to the institution with a faith that borders on delusion.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clings
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The new proposal adheres closely to the last ceasefire plan discussed before negotiations fell apart last month.—
Becky Anderson,
CNN Money,
18 Aug. 2025
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With off-putting brusqueness, the acupuncturist sticks needles into my head and left leg, leaves the room—and appears to forget all about me.—
Lucinda Rosenfeld,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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Robbie and Jayson have a furious battle, but Jayson sticks the fatal knife stab before fleeing.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Clings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clings. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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