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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
During the summer months, my go-to is Vacation’s Shimmer Oil SPF 30—a gold shimmery body-oil-meets-SPF with a summery coconut scent and dry finish and that doesn’t transfer or feel sticky.
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Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 1 June 2026
This involves wrapping tape around your garden glove with the sticky side out and using it to remove aphids from your plants.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
For sticky stains, tough spots, or greasy messes, hydrogen peroxide and baking soda mixed into a paste can be used as a spot treatment.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
The sticky residue can cover a plant (and your garden furniture and car), allowing a black, sooty mold to grow.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
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Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 1 June 2026
This involves wrapping tape around your garden glove with the sticky side out and using it to remove aphids from your plants.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026
For sticky stains, tough spots, or greasy messes, hydrogen peroxide and baking soda mixed into a paste can be used as a spot treatment.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
The sticky residue can cover a plant (and your garden furniture and car), allowing a black, sooty mold to grow.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticky
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Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your specific brand, because adhesive chemistry and wear time vary.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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For wearers whose sensors regularly peel up early, adhesive overpatches can extend wear time.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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June also begins with hot and humid conditions across North Texas.—
Nelly Carreño,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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So yeah, maybe avoid that kind of humid time of year.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2026
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JSerra navigated a difficult regular-season schedule, then avoided upsets in the playoffs.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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But the strength of his acidic, strong, difficult performance was too powerful for the Tonys to deny.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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Or, for Mark Layne, sentimental.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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The month begins with Mercury entering sentimental Cancer on June 1, adding a layer of sensitivity, intuition and vulnerability to our exchanges.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Xaisomboun province, Laos — Hungry and weak, the Laos cave survivors huddled together in damp darkness for 11 days, clinging to hope as a wall of water blocked their way out.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Pest Management Without Harming Fireflies The one downside of creating a habitat for fireflies is that the damp environment can also cause mosquitoes and other pests to multiply.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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More recent air quality news Major automakers are urging the EPA to delay tougher vehicle pollution standards for two years.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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In a tough economy for local breweries, Clairvoyant has found a way to keep its heart beating.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
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His edges going backwards can be a little sloppy, but with some refinement and good coaching, there could be something there.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The Rays had a chance for more as the Tigers continued their sloppy play.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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In a chat with Mica, George apologized for not being sensitive to her feelings following the recoupling.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
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These burn areas create barriers around villages, headwaters and sensitive sites, protecting them from wildfires during peak drought.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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“Sticky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticky. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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