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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
Tariffs can’t explain sticky inflation in services.
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The concept was so sticky and compelling, though, that others started mining histories of notorious debacles for more examples of the same.
—David Merritt Johns, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
Some rat poison pellets and sticky pads were being used to treat the problem.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Your head hurts, your socks are sticky, and you’re supposed to be focused on winning a championship.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The concept was so sticky and compelling, though, that others started mining histories of notorious debacles for more examples of the same.
—David Merritt Johns, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2025
Some rat poison pellets and sticky pads were being used to treat the problem.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Your head hurts, your socks are sticky, and you’re supposed to be focused on winning a championship.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticky
Adjective
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The species has an adhesive plate on its head that helps to create a kind of vacuum seal, allowing the fish to grab a whale and hang on for the ride.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Make your custom linens with DIY adhesive foam stamps and fabric paint by cutting leaf shapes from craft foam.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The interaction with more humid air already in place will trigger rain and thunderstorms across West and North Texas.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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The trade deadline is a month away, but the rumors are swirling like gnats on a humid day.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Jens generally chooses his words carefully, and is, what’s more, particularly reticent just after finishing a long and difficult winter delivery trip; what’s a person supposed to do with words in a blizzard anyway, up on a stormy heath and all directions lost?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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In his first start in the wake of Beau Pribula’s significant injury, Zollers walked into a difficult situation, and his stat line reflected it.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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That verisimilitude functioned as a solvent, lending credibility and urgency to elements of the show that might otherwise register as pure cheese; the medical realism and sentimental flourishes were mutually reinforcing.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2026
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Kitsch without meaning is just clutter, so take your time building a look that feels sentimental and nostalgic to really nail the style.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Rinse the area by using a damp cloth from cold water to remove the soapy mixture.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Insert the cutting in a 4-inch pot filled with damp, well-draining potting mix.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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This loss had to be especially tough for the Jayhawks, considering a controversial holding call on KU changed the momentum of the game.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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However, their record at the Etihad makes for tough reading.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The soft knit fabric drapes just right, giving that relaxed vibe without looking sloppy.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Practice had been a bit a sloppy at times, but San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher had a wide smile anyway Thursday afternoon.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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The commission said the report overlooks other time-sensitive cases that don't require intake appointments.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Sticky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticky. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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