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Recent Examples of clung
His arm steadied his mother, Gaye, who clung to flowers.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2026
And the Red Sox, who clung to a one-run lead for most of the night before finally breaking through in a big way in the eighth and ninth, won the series with a resounding 7-1 victory.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
The car belonged to a manager at Cats Protection, and Olaf clung onto it for about a 15-mile drive.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
At the last general election, Streeting clung on to his seat in parliament by just 528 votes.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Reigns clung onto the referee and exposed a turnbuckle in the process.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Hopeless but hearty, the Lakers forged ahead Thursday, and still clung to a one-point lead midway through the third quarter when the rickety wheels came completely off.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
His biggest save came on William Karlsson’s try from the slot early in the third period as the Ducks clung to a 1-0 lead on a Beckett Sennecke goal.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Slushy snow clung to leaves, grass and flowers, and homeowners shut off yard sprinklers lest sub-freezing temperatures damage their plumbing.
—ABC News, 5 May 2026
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2026
And the Red Sox, who clung to a one-run lead for most of the night before finally breaking through in a big way in the eighth and ninth, won the series with a resounding 7-1 victory.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
The car belonged to a manager at Cats Protection, and Olaf clung onto it for about a 15-mile drive.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
At the last general election, Streeting clung on to his seat in parliament by just 528 votes.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Reigns clung onto the referee and exposed a turnbuckle in the process.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Hopeless but hearty, the Lakers forged ahead Thursday, and still clung to a one-point lead midway through the third quarter when the rickety wheels came completely off.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
His biggest save came on William Karlsson’s try from the slot early in the third period as the Ducks clung to a 1-0 lead on a Beckett Sennecke goal.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Slushy snow clung to leaves, grass and flowers, and homeowners shut off yard sprinklers lest sub-freezing temperatures damage their plumbing.
—ABC News, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clung
Verb
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Once adhered properly, my press-ons last through the wear and tear of everyday life—on keyboards, NYC subway poles, and even at the gym.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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Both subsequent series adhered closer to the worldbuilding of the games and featured an entirely different cast.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Kenny keeps getting stuck in the same situation.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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The neighborhood Bairro Alto Hotel sits on the boundary of two of Lisbon’s most captivating districts, Chiado and Bairro Alto, with their steeply, sloping cobblestone streets and intriguing nooks and crannies, so you’ll never be stuck for something to see, a place to eat, or a boutique to browse.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Clung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clung. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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