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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
In this way, gravity actually helps the layers of TPU fuse together, as each sticky new layer is pressed onto the hanging layer that came before it.
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Ben Coxworth
may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2025
Throughout their sticky mid-season run of form, Guardiola’s side looked their most predictable when Gvardiol wasn’t able to offer those overlapping and underlapping runs.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 28 May 2025
So treat them like landing pages: Add sticky filters for size, color and availability.
—William Polson, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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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Ben Coxworth
may 28, New Atlas, 28 May 2025
Throughout their sticky mid-season run of form, Guardiola’s side looked their most predictable when Gvardiol wasn’t able to offer those overlapping and underlapping runs.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 28 May 2025
So treat them like landing pages: Add sticky filters for size, color and availability.
—William Polson, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticky
Adjective
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My only experience at that very young age was using organic mastic adhesive.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2025
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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
Adjective
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For a smooth finish that holds up under the most humid conditions, look to Color Wow’s signature Dream Coat.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Unlike the humid rickhouses of Kentucky, Denver’s dry climate pulls more water than alcohol from the barrels, gradually concentrating the proof over time.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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But the fact that Schwartzman, in his first film, was given the difficult task of stealing laughs away from a comedy legend, and so often succeeds in doing so, gives him the slight edge.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
30 May 2025
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These connections are difficult to make from within, but consultants are trained to see across boundaries.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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On Monday, May 26, the celebrity chef, 65, shared a sentimental throwback picture of her late ex-husband, Eddie Van Halen, and her late mother, Nancy Bertinelli.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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In Amrum, Fatih Akin stages a sentimental conversation between himself and his mentor, the German director Hark Bohm.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Thanks to its protective lacquer finish, the bar cart is resistant to water, rust, mold, and UV rays, plus the shelves are a breeze to clean with a damp cloth.—
Bridget Degnan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2025
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The damp, windy weather could also hinder travel on the road or at the region’s busy airports.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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This is a time for doing the tough, often unglamorous job of making the city function for all New Yorkers.—
Scott Stringer,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2025
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When staring at twin suns like from much greater distances — many light-years away — astronomers have a much tougher time than young Skywalker in determining two stars from one.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Los Alamitos tied the game in the third due to some sloppy defense from the Eagles.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
23 May 2025
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José had sent it as a freebie after Akasha complained about sloppy packaging on previous bark orders and threatened to switch to a new source in Peru.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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These searches help keep digital communications and sensitive information safe.—
Jeremiah Bartz,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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The lightweight formula is fragrance-free — ideal for sensitive skin — and doubles as a primer thanks to its matte finish.—
Madison Yauger,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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“Sticky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticky. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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