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Recent Examples of clings
The dream has to be pinned down, even though a faint trace of this truth still clings to it.
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Literary Hub,
19 June 2026
How Often to Clean a Fiberglass Shower Clean fiberglass showers and tubs weekly to remove body soil and soap scum that clings to the finish.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
19 June 2026
When a roach walks through an area treated with boric acid, the dust clings to its body, later attacking its nervous system when ingested.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
The species also clings to a handful of shrinking water sources along its namesake river in northern Mexico.
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
One clings desperately to her dreams, while the other sees an opportunity to climb the ranks within the system.
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Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
19 May 2026
The city clings to the edge of a continent, shaken loose every few decades by earthquakes, rebuilt every time.
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Melanie Subin,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Using tongs, lift the pasta out of the water and transfer it to the pan, bringing along any pasta water that clings and drips from the pasta.
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Karla Walsh,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
The Komodo dragon, among the world’s most iconic animals and now a major ecotourist attraction for Indonesia, clings to a precarious existence in its island realm.
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Craig Stanford,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
Literary Hub,
19 June 2026
How Often to Clean a Fiberglass Shower Clean fiberglass showers and tubs weekly to remove body soil and soap scum that clings to the finish.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
19 June 2026
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,
4 June 2026
The species also clings to a handful of shrinking water sources along its namesake river in northern Mexico.
—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
One clings desperately to her dreams, while the other sees an opportunity to climb the ranks within the system.
—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
19 May 2026
The city clings to the edge of a continent, shaken loose every few decades by earthquakes, rebuilt every time.
—
Melanie Subin,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Using tongs, lift the pasta out of the water and transfer it to the pan, bringing along any pasta water that clings and drips from the pasta.
—
Karla Walsh,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
The Komodo dragon, among the world’s most iconic animals and now a major ecotourist attraction for Indonesia, clings to a precarious existence in its island realm.
—
Craig Stanford,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clings
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This helps ensure the new grout adheres properly.
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Though Ecco adheres by the principle that form follows function, its walking shoes are still mighty stylish.
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Your practical eye spots tiny gaps, while a kind tone keeps people open to change so the fix actually sticks today.
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Selfie sticks For the safety and comfort of all guests, guests may only bring selfie sticks, handheld extension poles and tripods no longer than 18 inches on board, for use in most areas.
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“Clings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clings. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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