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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
Instead of switching to a fresh first baseman’s mitt Durham took the field with his own glove a gooey, sticky mess.
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Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
This light-to-medium-hold curly-hair gel smooths frizz and defines without leaving behind a sticky or crunchy finish.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
But the ever-reliable consumer is beginning to look shaky, courtesy of an unpleasant mix of a stagnating job market and sticky inflation.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Big wheels, sticky tires, and carbon-ceramic brakes round out a package that looks a little less radical on the outside than the Mustang and substantially less retooled on the inside, but clearly no less capable.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Sep. 2025
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Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2025
This light-to-medium-hold curly-hair gel smooths frizz and defines without leaving behind a sticky or crunchy finish.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
But the ever-reliable consumer is beginning to look shaky, courtesy of an unpleasant mix of a stagnating job market and sticky inflation.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Big wheels, sticky tires, and carbon-ceramic brakes round out a package that looks a little less radical on the outside than the Mustang and substantially less retooled on the inside, but clearly no less capable.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticky
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Tesla has issued at least eight recalls for the vehicle, including a recall in March affecting every single Cybertruck ever delivered through February 2025—some 46,000-plus vehicles—due to adhesive failure causing body panels to detach.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Let the adhesive dry and then test to see if your floorboard is firmly attached.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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When the Eagles were in that cramped, humid locker room during Week 4 a year ago, soul-searching was required.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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And yes, there are ceiling fans to keep the air moving on the hot, humid days of summer.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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For once, the bulk of the anger was directed not at Fosun — the investment group and majority shareholder – and the Molineux hierarchy who have conspired to deal Pereira a difficult hand, but at the head coach himself and his players.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Romancelandia’s social world, harnessed by its business-minded authors, may make its success exceedingly difficult to replicate.—
Rebecca Ackermann,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
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If anything, his films fight aggressively against a sentimental reading (There Will Be Blood, The Master, Phantom Thread) or pivot so hard into emotional catharsis that the fabric of reality breaks (Magnolia).—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
4 Oct. 2025
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The film benefits from its avoidance of a too-tidy, sentimental outcome, even if some in the audience might be left craving one.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Florida and parts of the Southeast and Gulf Coast will see a mostly soggy, damp weekend.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Use a damp cloth to wipe everything down, starting from the tops of door frames and working your way down from there.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Lammens was perhaps fortunate to escape sanction then (Stuart Atwell booked the forward for diving), but this was a valuable occasion ahead of tougher tests, beginning at Anfield.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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There will be some tough picking in there, but typically the predicting business gets a little easier in region play.—
Tyler Palmateer,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Oct. 2025
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The sloppy play extended beyond the penalties.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The sweater’s hip-skimming length and relaxed cut result in a fit that feels effortlessly lived-in (not sloppy), while its wear-with-anything design is easy to style.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Options may include topical corticosteroids or nonsteroidal immunomodulators, which are often used on sensitive areas or for long-term control.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Made without parabens, soaps or alcohols, the hypoallergenic wipes are great for all skin types, including sensitive skin.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Sticky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticky. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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