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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
Rakestraw was excellent in training camp last year, showing a knack for the ball, sticky coverage and physicality in the run game.
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Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Vionic Kimmie Sneakers $130 $60 at Amazon These Vionic sneakers have perforated suede leather uppers that provide maximum airflow to keep your feet cool on hot, sticky afternoons.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2025
Moynihan reiterated that the bank's economic team does not see a recession this year, but expects the Federal Reserve will not cut interest rates because inflation is sticky.
—Saeed Azhar and Arasu Kannagi Basil, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
And Parker Posey’s impressionable accent alone is sticky enough to keep her top of mind with TV Academy members.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Apr. 2025
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Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Vionic Kimmie Sneakers $130 $60 at Amazon These Vionic sneakers have perforated suede leather uppers that provide maximum airflow to keep your feet cool on hot, sticky afternoons.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2025
Moynihan reiterated that the bank's economic team does not see a recession this year, but expects the Federal Reserve will not cut interest rates because inflation is sticky.
—Saeed Azhar and Arasu Kannagi Basil, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
And Parker Posey’s impressionable accent alone is sticky enough to keep her top of mind with TV Academy members.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticky
Adjective
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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
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There is a significant opportunity to break that cycle by leveraging robotic assembly, digital adhesive technology, and automation to build a smarter, cleaner system from the ground up.—
Cam Myers,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Apr. 2025
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A week ago, workers were planting lettuce on a humid and overcast day.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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Despite the humid conditions and occasional rain, spectators were treated to the thunderous roar of twenty Formula 1 engines pushing the boundaries of technology and human performance.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Two of Elissa’s tumors were obliterated that day, but the third was too difficult to reach without repositioning Elissa’s body in a way that would have taken too much time under anesthesia.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Luca Solca sector head for global luxury goods at Bernstein Clouding the picture further, many other premium Swiss watchmakers including Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet, are privately owned, making their performance difficult to decipher.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
18 May 2025
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Whether preserving the original design (like Adrienne Bailon in 2019) or creatively recycling it (as Troian Bellisario did at the 2020 Golden Globes), these sentimental pieces are finding new life.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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While the highlight of the weekend is usually the Dragon Boat Races — which have drawn competitors and crowds since 1991 — the sentimental favorite is the water lantern release onto the lake.—
Edwin Goei,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
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Clean the Exterior and Reassemble the AC Unit Finally, wipe the exterior top and sides of the unit with a damp cloth.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2025
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Most wallpapers should be lightly cleaned with a damp, soapy sponge and then wiped dry.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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But his sharpness increased as the tournament progressed, especially in the semi-final against his toughest opponent on paper, Stephen Nedoroscik.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Federal judges have so far been skeptical of the Trump administration’s past efforts to use extraordinary powers to make deportations easier, and that could make suspending habeas corpus even tougher.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Sinner won a bizarre semifinal in his first tournament back from a three-month doping ban, while Alcaraz triumphed in a sloppy duel.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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State police said the issue was overblown as an independent report for Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration stated that the controversy was largely a problem of sloppy record-keeping, mistakes, and lack of training — and not intentional misconduct.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
13 May 2025
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Security clearance requirements limit the most sensitive jobs to U.S. citizens.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Even benchmarks can be misleading, since outcomes are highly sensitive to the types of tasks included.—
Josipa Majic Predin,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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“Sticky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticky. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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