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Recent Examples of clung
But where Smith believed unrealistically in talismanic lists and self-help books to redirect his life, Capote clung fiercely to his own brilliance and hard work.
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Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
The night was warm and muggy over New Castle Air Force Base in Delaware, the kind of heat that clung to the metal skins of the alert fighter jets lined along the runway.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
As defending Super Bowl champions, the Broncos clung to playoff hopes.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
People clung to orchard trees and telephone poles, scaling higher as the water rose.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 23 Dec. 2025
As the Center Point fire department filled with flood water, the town’s volunteer fire firefighters evacuated residents from the rushing river and helped save a woman who clung to a tree after being carried 20 miles downriver.
—The Editors, Outside, 15 Dec. 2025
The 1997 fall winter Gucci top clung close to the body, and featured a plunging neckline with the zipper open to the ribcage.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2025
Bradley, according to the report, was complying with Hegseth's directive as two survivors clung to the wreckage.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
Weeks afterward, charred fragments still clung to the vegetation.
—Ivano W. Aiello, The Conversation, 1 Dec. 2025
Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
The night was warm and muggy over New Castle Air Force Base in Delaware, the kind of heat that clung to the metal skins of the alert fighter jets lined along the runway.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
As defending Super Bowl champions, the Broncos clung to playoff hopes.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
People clung to orchard trees and telephone poles, scaling higher as the water rose.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 23 Dec. 2025
As the Center Point fire department filled with flood water, the town’s volunteer fire firefighters evacuated residents from the rushing river and helped save a woman who clung to a tree after being carried 20 miles downriver.
—The Editors, Outside, 15 Dec. 2025
The 1997 fall winter Gucci top clung close to the body, and featured a plunging neckline with the zipper open to the ribcage.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2025
Bradley, according to the report, was complying with Hegseth's directive as two survivors clung to the wreckage.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
Weeks afterward, charred fragments still clung to the vegetation.
—Ivano W. Aiello, The Conversation, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clung
Verb
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The Higher Learning Commission recommended closure by late December 2025, and Martin adhered.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 Jan. 2026
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With semi-precious stones, they are adhered with glue and the bond will wear down over time.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
27 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Auntie Devi stuck her head out the window to catch the wind.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Vulnerability, fragility, insanity, real innocence … but also confusion, depression, extreme hurt, anger … stuck in our heads.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Clung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clung. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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