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as in adhesive
tending to adhere to objects upon contact
both sides of the tape are sticky, making it a little tricky to work with
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as in humid
containing or characterized by an uncomfortable amount of moisture
a warm sticky day when all we wanted to do was sit somewhere with air-conditioning
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as in difficult
requiring exceptional skill or caution in performance or handling
an especially sticky conversation about money matters
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as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
sticky love scenes that will bore cynics to death
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Recent Examples of sticky
Flatter headline inflation and falling energy prices bolstered expectations for a September rate cut, though analysts warned that sticky service costs and potential tariff impacts could limit further easing in 2025.
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2025
Not to mention, clay soils are often muddy, sticky, and messy to work with.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2025
Plus, the microclimate created by the surrounding mountain basin makes for hot, sticky summers and cold, dry winters.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2025
In mice that were specially bred to develop the same kinds of brain changes as humans with Alzheimer’s disease, a low-lithium diet revved the buildup of sticky proteins that form plaques and tangles in the brains that are hallmarks of the disease.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
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Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2025
Not to mention, clay soils are often muddy, sticky, and messy to work with.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2025
Plus, the microclimate created by the surrounding mountain basin makes for hot, sticky summers and cold, dry winters.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2025
In mice that were specially bred to develop the same kinds of brain changes as humans with Alzheimer’s disease, a low-lithium diet revved the buildup of sticky proteins that form plaques and tangles in the brains that are hallmarks of the disease.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticky
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
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Partly sunny, hot and humid. ⛸️ Beloved Downtown ice rink set to move from Fountain Square.—
Randy Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Aug. 2025
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It's just been warm and humid — always with a chance for some rain.—
Ray Padilla,
The Courier-Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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This deep understanding of local transportation patterns would have been difficult with rapid multi-city expansion.—
Tima Bansal,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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No calendar issue generates more frustration, or is more difficult to solve, than the transfer portal.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
7 Aug. 2025
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The sentimental choice only made the moment even more special, with William explaining why the sapphire piece was so close to his heart.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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His portrayals throughout tend toward the gently sentimental, no noble savagery in view.—
Tyler Austin Harper,
The Atlantic,
1 Aug. 2025
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Use a damp cloth or sponge to wipe off the paste, using gentle pressure and scrubbing.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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Flyer gone damp in his hand, creases shredding how cut cotton would.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
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Extending his power over the city for longer would require approval from Congress, and that could be tough in the face of Democratic resistance.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Even if increasing competition and financial obstruction have influenced summer recruitment, making this season’s challenges tougher, the confidence in Unai Emery and Villa’s football department remains unerring.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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The turmoil dates back to a somewhat sloppy performance at a charity show at London’s Royal Albert Hall in March.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
4 Aug. 2025
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Learning how to practice Despite the steady energy throughout camp, Saturday’s session had its share of sloppy moments.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
3 Aug. 2025
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Federated Learning: This privacy-preserving technique allows AI models to learn from decentralized data across games and platforms without compromising user privacy, enhancing moderation without centralizing sensitive data.—
Anees Ali Khan,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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They are also believed to degrade water quality, which can hurt sensitive organisms like freshwater mussels.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Sticky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticky. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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