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
Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are a big contributor to the clingy smell that lingers long after the fire has died down.
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Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
After a dip in the pool or ocean, wet fabric can feel heavy and clingy, so materials like polyester, nylon, or lightweight cotton blends are ideal fabrics for drying fast and keeping you comfortable.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
Being extra needy and clingy is a common indicator of this, Dr. Serle notes.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
Luckily for Addai-Robinson and for us, O'Connor and returning writer Bill Dubuque are quick to reunite the Accountant with his brother Braxton (Jon Bernthal), an emotionally clingy contract killer.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
After a dip in the pool or ocean, wet fabric can feel heavy and clingy, so materials like polyester, nylon, or lightweight cotton blends are ideal fabrics for drying fast and keeping you comfortable.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
Being extra needy and clingy is a common indicator of this, Dr. Serle notes.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
Luckily for Addai-Robinson and for us, O'Connor and returning writer Bill Dubuque are quick to reunite the Accountant with his brother Braxton (Jon Bernthal), an emotionally clingy contract killer.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clingy
Adjective
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Old First Aid Supplies Technically, bandages don’t sport an expiration date, but over time, their adhesive parts can dry out and lose their stickiness.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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There is a significant opportunity to break that cycle by leveraging robotic assembly, digital adhesive technology, and automation to build a smarter, cleaner system from the ground up.—
Cam Myers,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The reviews and social conversation were becoming apparent that this had inserted itself into the culture in a really sticky way.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2025
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On my skin, the product feels a bit greasy and sticky, but again, much less so than DEET.—
Kristin Canning,
Wired News,
21 May 2025
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“Clingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clingy. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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