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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
And yet, housing has seemingly become an even bigger focus lately, given there's concern about a slowing economic activity overall and stubbornly high mortgage rates are crimping activity and straining affordability; indeed, shelter inflation remains sticky.
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Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 22 June 2025
Cancer, intestinal infections, and stomach ulcers can also cause sticky poop.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 June 2025
Messy ingredients like watermelon, which can make other ingredients on the board soggy, or honey, which can become sticky and difficult to manage.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
Instead, swap the sticky roller for a metal lint remover.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 18 June 2025
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Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 22 June 2025
Cancer, intestinal infections, and stomach ulcers can also cause sticky poop.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 21 June 2025
Messy ingredients like watermelon, which can make other ingredients on the board soggy, or honey, which can become sticky and difficult to manage.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
Instead, swap the sticky roller for a metal lint remover.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticky
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His original rolling paper brand, Lion Papers, came back from production missing a critical detail: the adhesive strip.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Getting rid of deteriorating tile would expose those in the school to asbestos through the floor’s adhesive, so the district also approved asbestos abatement to be completed this summer.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2025
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The hot and humid weather is expected to persist through the weekend, with temperatures in the low 90s and heat index values ranging from the 90s to the low 100s on Saturday and Sunday.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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Millions of Americans were urged to stay indoors Friday as hot and humid conditions were expected to blanket large portions of the U.S. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued heat advisories across some 13 states, while an extreme heat warning was in effect for southern Arizona.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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This moderately difficult, half-mile trail through the Mission Hills Open Space, is located across from Pioneer Park.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Attorney Nicole Blank Becker, who represents R. Kelly, told Fox News Digital that jurors, just like anyone else, have a difficult time separating emotions from charges.—
Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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The ‘pouf sentimental’ hairstyle was created by hairdresser Leonard Autie and debuted on the Duchesse de Chartres in 1774, famously adorned with 14 yards of gauze, figurines, a plate of cherries and a parrot.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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That is my favorite now because of sentimental reasons.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
25 June 2025
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Ice cubes, steamers, or a damp cloth and iron can gently rehydrate and lift carpet fibers back into shape without damaging them.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Time spent with Amos was like taking a damp cloth to dusty windows: in its wake, the world of nuance sprang forth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
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Even these young players already have major tournament experience — a huge strength given their tough group.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Nor is anything that tough necessary to prevent chronic illness.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Driving Challenges tackle rock gardens, blind drop-offs, and water crossings where sloppy throttle work comes at a cost.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Thus far, the Wind Down delivers with its clean lines, deep cushions, and just-right balance of softness and structure that is far from sloppy—even with her young child is known to practice high dives and a somersaults or two.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2025
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The observatory’s mirror design, sensitive camera and telescope speed are all the first of its kind, enabling Rubin to spot tiny, faint objects such as asteroids.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
23 June 2025
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With the hot and humid conditions, ozone levels will become unhealthy for sensitive groups (people with lung disease, young children, older adults, etc.).—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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“Sticky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticky. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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