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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
Heavy crude is thick and sticky.
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Camila Domonoske, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
So, consider this your call to leave your tear-out page notepads and sticky-notes in the last year.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
New trade deals are still being struck even as tariffs grab headlines, and supply chains remain sticky.
—Ian Bremmer, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
Plaque is the sticky film of germs that can cause cavities and make your breath smell bad.
—Linda Bartoshuk, The Conversation, 5 Jan. 2026
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Camila Domonoske, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026
So, consider this your call to leave your tear-out page notepads and sticky-notes in the last year.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
New trade deals are still being struck even as tariffs grab headlines, and supply chains remain sticky.
—Ian Bremmer, Time, 6 Jan. 2026
Plaque is the sticky film of germs that can cause cavities and make your breath smell bad.
—Linda Bartoshuk, The Conversation, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticky
Adjective
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The adhesive residue can cause skipping.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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Posts on Reddit and Facebook show some users needing to replace dozens of devices a year due to monitor malfunctions, adhesive issues with the sensors and accuracy problems.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The interaction with more humid air already in place will trigger rain and thunderstorms across West and North Texas.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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The trade deadline is a month away, but the rumors are swirling like gnats on a humid day.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Business leaders, of course, have their own interests and shareholders to serve, but Democrats can still protect the public interest while giving CEOs a seat at the table to reach pragmatic answers to difficult questions like these.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Activist groups say hundreds of people have been killed, though the true toll remains difficult to verify due to the internet blackout and tight state controls on information.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Her new album, La Dame, unites slower and more sentimental shatta ballads with the thumping dancefloor heaters that first drew me to her music.—
Anna Gaca,
Pitchfork,
13 Jan. 2026
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In December 2025, Bündchen reflected on how her baby boy's birth changed her life in a sentimental Instagram post.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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There’s also a section to store makeup brushes, plus several mesh pockets for lipsticks and smaller items, and a separate waterproof pocket for damp items.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Between the post-holiday doldrums, dry January and the cold, damp weather, the beginning of the new year can often feel like a real drag.—
Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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This leads to families having to make tough decisions, said Cindy Kincaid, family caregiver program manager at Centralina Regional Council.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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She's been amazing, a sort of brutal support, tough lover, very educational.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Absent were any sloppy moments or off-the-cuff interactions.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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And devoured them again Saturday night at Viejas Arena in a sloppy 71-52 win that kept the Aztecs tied with Utah State atop the Mountain West at 5-0.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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The commission said the report overlooks other time-sensitive cases that don't require intake appointments.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Sticky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticky. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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