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Recent Examples of clings
This happens when creosote—a tar-like residue that clings to the inside of the chimney—ignites.
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Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
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
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
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
Verb
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The Carbona Limescale Remover is effective due to its citric acid gel formula, which tackles mineral buildup and soap scum, and adheres well to surfaces.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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The stylus adheres magnetically to the right side of the tablet.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Unlike the film's 1931 predecessor, del Toro promised that his Frankenstein sticks more closely to the original text.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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That always sticks in my head now, something like that coming from a legend like that.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Clings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clings. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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