Synonyms of clings

clings

verb

present tense third-person singular of cling

as in adheres

to hold to something firmly as if by adhesion

a dozen magnets clinging to the refrigerator

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adheres
• sticks
• cleaves
• glues
• binds
• hews
• fastens
• unites
• coheres
• fuses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• falls
• loosens
• drops

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clings

Eleanor, now sickly and desperate, clings to her husband completely unaware of his plans to leave her. — Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

This is especially common when winter ice clings to the branches, adding significant weight that can cause the branches to break. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 9 Sep. 2026

In addition to the sock-like ribbed upper, which clings to the leg, the shoe features a low tapered heel. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Nobody clings to each other more firmly, defends their relationship more fiercely, or dismisses the opinions of the internet more authentically than Brinity. — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026

All the while, oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have virtually halted as Tehran clings to its leverage by threatening to strike any unauthorized oil tankers that attempt to transit the narrow waterway. — Reuters, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2026

Any empty feeling at Empty Sky Caution tape clings to a fence outside the memorial, which honors the 749 New Jersey residents killed on 9/11. — Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Leisure readers as the best city hotel in Central and South America in the 2026 World’s Best Awards, Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo is a landmark that clings to the edge of the historic district, with breathtaking views of the sea and skyline. — Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026

Season leader Shields comes in last, but still clings to the lead. — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026