as in adhesive
tending to adhere to objects upon contact
it took forever to clean up the clingy Styrofoam pellets that had been used as packing material for the lamp
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Recent Examples of clingy
Some pets become needy and clingy when their environment and routines change.
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Sherri Gordon, Parents, 2 July 2025
The new study, published in Nature, describes the clingy planet, HIP 67522 b, as having a death wish, as its wispy mass is slowly deteriorating thanks to its proximity to the star.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 2 July 2025
Considering our middle-aged star, the sun, is 4.6 billion years old, the stellar parent of this clingy exoplanet (called HIP 67522) is a relative infant.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 July 2025
The American Kennel Club (AKC) notes that the breed is clever, lively and courageous, but can also become clingy with their favorite human.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Sherri Gordon, Parents, 2 July 2025
The new study, published in Nature, describes the clingy planet, HIP 67522 b, as having a death wish, as its wispy mass is slowly deteriorating thanks to its proximity to the star.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 2 July 2025
Considering our middle-aged star, the sun, is 4.6 billion years old, the stellar parent of this clingy exoplanet (called HIP 67522) is a relative infant.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 July 2025
The American Kennel Club (AKC) notes that the breed is clever, lively and courageous, but can also become clingy with their favorite human.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for clingy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clingy
Adjective
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Attach to Wall: Use double-sided mounting tape or small removable adhesive strips to secure the frame around the light switch.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Aug. 2025
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Constructed from shatter-resistant plastic with adhesive rubber feet to attach to the bottom, the drawers are suitable for organizing just about anything, including cosmetics, snacks, pet food and treats, trinkets, laundry essentials, index cards, and more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For dried or sticky grease, Marshall suggests switching to dish soap diluted in water and rubbing gently with a soft sponge or microfiber cloth.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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Despite skyrocketing prices for TV rights from name-brand sports leagues, even smaller streaming services know their future will be driven in part by that particularly sticky tune-in driver for audiences.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Clingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clingy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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