1
as in adhering
to hold to something firmly as if by adhesion
those magnets are strong enough to stick to the refrigerator without any problems
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2
as in putting
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
you can stick that box in the corner until I figure out where to put everything
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3
as in stabbing
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
could hardly feel the needle when the nurse stuck my arm with it
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4
as in squeezing
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
she got stuck by an unscrupulous seller while using the online auction site
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Recent Examples of sticking
If the plane ticket is part of the surprise, sticking it inside one of the compartments scores 10s across the board in terms of presentation.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2025
James later shared the ad on social media with winking and tongue-sticking-out emojis; much of his audience, however, was not so amused, and one lifelong fan even sued.
—Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Instead of sticking the boot into military homophobia, the show initially seems determined to tiptoe around it.
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2025
Lou was looking pretty rough too, with cuts, bruises, and branches with leaves still attached sticking from his shirt and pack.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2025
McKissick recommends sticking within the 19 to 24 inch frame range and steers her clients toward the sleek Samsung Frame when possible.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
In the rare photos, the teenagers could be seen wearing hats and sunglasses at a restaurant, sticking their tongues out, posing with Keough in New York City, smiling together in a mirror selfie and posing outside in a tropical location.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
The hilarious post shared by u/Saltry_Baby3951 shows a small tabby cat sticking their head out of the wooden yard fence, observing the poster’s every move.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
But sticking it out ended up being beneficial, because those classmates who laughed at his antics became his first audience.
—Essence, 2 Oct. 2025
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2025
James later shared the ad on social media with winking and tongue-sticking-out emojis; much of his audience, however, was not so amused, and one lifelong fan even sued.
—Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Instead of sticking the boot into military homophobia, the show initially seems determined to tiptoe around it.
—Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2025
Lou was looking pretty rough too, with cuts, bruises, and branches with leaves still attached sticking from his shirt and pack.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2025
McKissick recommends sticking within the 19 to 24 inch frame range and steers her clients toward the sleek Samsung Frame when possible.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
In the rare photos, the teenagers could be seen wearing hats and sunglasses at a restaurant, sticking their tongues out, posing with Keough in New York City, smiling together in a mirror selfie and posing outside in a tropical location.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
The hilarious post shared by u/Saltry_Baby3951 shows a small tabby cat sticking their head out of the wooden yard fence, observing the poster’s every move.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
But sticking it out ended up being beneficial, because those classmates who laughed at his antics became his first audience.
—Essence, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticking
Verb
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But the kitchen, overseen by Curtola along with the chef de cuisine Ben Zook, seems more interested in conjuring an authenticity of atmosphere than in adhering strictly to traditional recipes or preparations.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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After evaluating 200 hospital patients participating in the King's College London Oral, Dental, and Craniofacial Biobank, researchers found that those adhering most closely to a Mediterranean diet had the lowest levels of gum disease.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Sep. 2025
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Blooming Jelly Tie-Front Long-Sleeve Blouse Blooming Jelly’s flirty blouse makes putting together a business casual look breezy with its polished V-neck collar, button-cuff sleeves, satin fabric, and charming front ties.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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Spencer and Wragg then tried to flip the house by putting it on the market for nearly $250,000, the complaint says.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Crime in the city has become the top issue in the mayor's race after some high-profile incidents this summer, including the stabbing death in June of an Over-the-Rhine gym owner in his own home.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Oct. 2025
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Michael Anthony Arredondo, 34, is charged in suspicion of first-degree murder in the June 2017 stabbing death of 25-year-old Evin Paulos.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Like, the sharp pains, the ache, that squeezing.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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Baker says each piece is so soft, almost like squeezing mini chunks of cotton candy.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The younger woman accused her older sister of clinging to the past.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Mud-and-stone homes clinging to steep mountainsides collapsed upon their sleeping inhabitants.—
NPR,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Since Xi Jinping assumed power in 2012, Chinese stories have increasingly included nods to Chinese nationalist (not just communist) soldiers fighting bravely, thus placing a strong, victorious, and morally righteous China at the forefront of the postwar global order.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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Once a user uploads an image, Canva can use AI for adjusting or changing the background, placing something in a different place, and for styling.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Reid had come to Music City like so many guitar-picking hopefuls.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
21 Oct. 2025
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Here is who 55 national experts are picking to win the game.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Helicopters have been plucking people off rooftops for rescue from flooding and structural damage.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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With the Giants plucking concepts from Ole Miss’ offense, Dart’s comfort level was obvious.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Sticking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticking. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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