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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
Engineered with ergonomic contours to support your natural curves, it’s wrapped in high-quality breathable fabric that prevents that sticky chair feeling during intense matches.
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
Start by using a sticky roller or a vacuum to remove as much fur as possible.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Summer is fast approaching, with warm temperatures expected to hit Washington DC and make for a sticky and humid start to the season, a familiar reality for residents across the DMV.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
And this particular passenger is remarkably well-equipped for the journey, thanks to that sticky mucus.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
Start by using a sticky roller or a vacuum to remove as much fur as possible.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2026
Summer is fast approaching, with warm temperatures expected to hit Washington DC and make for a sticky and humid start to the season, a familiar reality for residents across the DMV.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
And this particular passenger is remarkably well-equipped for the journey, thanks to that sticky mucus.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticky
Adjective
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Materials used in adhesive and wetness indicators are also rarely disclosed on packaging.—
Kate Sequeira,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Kinesiology tape, also called KT tape, is a flexible, adhesive cotton tape frequently seen attached to athletes’ joints, limbs or major muscle areas.—
Kaan Ozcan,
NBC news,
4 Apr. 2026
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The threat zone will shift each day depending on where surges of jet stream energy overlap with warm, humid air to trigger intense thunderstorm development.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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Thunderstorms rumbled through the Chicago area Thursday afternoon amid unseasonably warm and humid weather, with temperatures running 20 degrees above average.—
Kylee Miller,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Such claims of penury, however, were difficult to square with certain facts.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Over time, my relationship with my wife has become very difficult.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Welsh has a distinct desire to stay away from sappy and sentimental, too tidy for such a messy story.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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In April, don’t miss the rollout of Mother’s Day cards, from funny and quirky to sweet and sentimental.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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The formula works on wet, damp, or dry hair and is infused with argan oil for extra hydration.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Fill it with damp potting mix and insert the cuttings in the soil about 1/2 inch deep.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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As the inspirational Moon glides into your 7th House of Allies, your expressive nature invites connection, and your generous spirit lightens tough conversations.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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One factor is that the Highlanders, a Division 3 team, haven’t faced the toughest schedule.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Nico Hoerner hit a leadoff homer and then delivered an RBI double during a five-run fifth inning as the Chicago Cubs beat the sloppy Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 on Wednesday night at Tropicana Field.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Still, plushy, squelchy chairs don’t have to look sloppy either.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Moon in your sensitive 8th house is squaring Venus in your aspirational 11th house, potentially inciting irritation at the intersection of individual privacy and group plans.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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Analysts say the government of Nigeria may feel a papal visit may be too sensitive at this time.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Sticky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticky. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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