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Recent Examples of clings
The scent of countless cigarettes still clings to the original carpets and stage drapes, suggesting more uses than just movies and church services.
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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
Motovun, Croatia Anchored to the spine of Istria’s northern hills, Motovun clings to its summit like a medieval crown.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
In a society that still clings to Eurocentric ideals, Black hair is often politicized, scrutinized, and misunderstood.
—Essence, 21 Aug. 2025
The second reason pet hair clings to clothing is due to mechanical friction, a process that creates static electricity.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
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
Motovun, Croatia Anchored to the spine of Istria’s northern hills, Motovun clings to its summit like a medieval crown.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
In a society that still clings to Eurocentric ideals, Black hair is often politicized, scrutinized, and misunderstood.
—Essence, 21 Aug. 2025
The second reason pet hair clings to clothing is due to mechanical friction, a process that creates static electricity.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 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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Taylor is Connor, a jokester and tough young Westie soldier who sticks close to Roarke to survive in Hell’s Kitchen.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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As Prater raises his weapon to fire at Dexter, Harrison sticks the syringe deep inside his chest.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Clings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clings. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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