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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
The soft gray material does seal to the skin without being sticky.
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Lisa Wood Shapiro, Wired News, 18 Apr. 2025
Its ability to effectively tackle syrup, however, wasn’t as successful, but then again, show me a cleaning product that removes sticky, gluey maple syrup in just one swipe.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
The telltale signs range from sticky, clammy skin to having moisture on your windows and walls.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
In an interview with Fox Business on Wednesday, Dimon said rising interest rates, sticky inflation, and widening credit spreads are setting the stage for a wave of financial strain among U.S. companies.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
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Lisa Wood Shapiro, Wired News, 18 Apr. 2025
Its ability to effectively tackle syrup, however, wasn’t as successful, but then again, show me a cleaning product that removes sticky, gluey maple syrup in just one swipe.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
The telltale signs range from sticky, clammy skin to having moisture on your windows and walls.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
In an interview with Fox Business on Wednesday, Dimon said rising interest rates, sticky inflation, and widening credit spreads are setting the stage for a wave of financial strain among U.S. companies.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticky
Adjective
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Phone grips have been around for a while, popularized by PopSockets, but the ones in this guide attach via magnets instead of an adhesive or a clamp.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
6 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, improving the adhesive strips in the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, there’s a humid sauna for a deeper relaxation experience.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Twenty-seven years in a barrel, through hot and humid Kentucky summers and icy cold winters, should turn a bourbon into a tannic oak bomb.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Whitecaps won games in Mexico, which is difficult to do.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
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The transition can be extremely difficult for some.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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After some sentimental speeches, Bracco and Macli exchanged rings.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The sentimental old-school racer who now sees his legacy not just in trophies, but in the people holding his hand in Victory Lane.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Fallen blossoms whisper on the damp earth, a fleeting poem of transience.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Make sure your skin is damp but not soaking wet—otherwise the shaving cream can slip off your skin.—
Megan Gustashaw,
Glamour,
29 Apr. 2025
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Published in English, Tehelka had a small circulation but an outsized reputation for tough investigations.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Four times, he’s used it to strikeout hitters, with the horizontal break being tough to pick up.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration has been accused of being sloppy in selecting its targets for arrest and deportation, with critics accusing them of relying on tattoo symbols and clothing to make their allegations of gang affiliation.—
Jonathan Easley,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2025
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Given publicly available information and pages of corrections Tyler provided to the reporters, the editorial board’s commentary is at best sloppy.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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If the plant is especially sensitive to sitting in water, raise it up by setting a small plank or block underneath.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2025
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According to the air quality index, anything over 100 for pollutants and fine particulates in the air is considered unhealthy, especially for people who are sensitive to the effects of elevated levels of pollutants, including children and adults with pre-existing respiratory problems.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Sticky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticky. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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