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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
Allow Fresh Pasta To Dry Fresh pasta can be very sticky and requires careful handling.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
For now, though, there is a greater risk of stagflation — a period of sticky inflation and sluggish economic growth that would pose a nightmare scenario for central bankers and investors.
—Michael MacKenzie, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Keep garbage bins covered and clean them frequently to remove sticky foods.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 7 Mar. 2026
Experts think home prices are likely to remain sticky heading into spring and that mortgage rates might not swing much below 6%.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
For now, though, there is a greater risk of stagflation — a period of sticky inflation and sluggish economic growth that would pose a nightmare scenario for central bankers and investors.
—Michael MacKenzie, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Keep garbage bins covered and clean them frequently to remove sticky foods.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 7 Mar. 2026
Experts think home prices are likely to remain sticky heading into spring and that mortgage rates might not swing much below 6%.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticky
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Sticky pads/swabs to remove debris without leaving residue Sticky pads, also called sensor cleaning pads, use a gentle adhesive surface to lift debris from the sensor without leaving a residue.—
Jacob Little,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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These adhesive toe warmers offer up to eight hours of heat, so your feet can stay comfortable throughout your ski day.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Marathon organizers in the past have canceled races or moved them earlier or later because of hot and humid conditions.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Southerners are no stranger to the warm, humid summers.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Kansas played the Blue Devils close and made life difficult for Duke freshman Cameron Boozer, largely thanks to Flory Bidunga’s defense.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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Parents in attendance shared appreciation for seeing teens connect with older adults, especially during a stage of life when meaningful conversation at home can sometimes feel more difficult.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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One of the newest bands on the Street Mob roster, the quartet has stood out for its smoother, more sentimental approach to música mexicana — and for the wildly likable onstage presence of singer and frontman Gustavo Raya-García.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2026
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Exceptions To My Closet Clean-Out Rule The only exceptions to my rule are extremely sentimental and/or dressy pieces.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Bona slumps down on the seat, feeling damp, heavy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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Ouai’s lightweight formula can be used on damp or dry tresses to add shine, protect them from heat, and reduce frizz.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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In 2008, Klay Thompson of Santa Margarita scored 37 points and made a record seven three-pointers at the notoriously tough Arco Arena in Sacramento to help the Eagles win the Division III title over Sacramento 72-55.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Punch made multiple tough baskets and got to the free-throw line as the Jayhawks struggled with his physicality.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Penguins were sloppy in the defensive zone and didn’t put the Flyers away on the power play.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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A couple sloppy Westlake possessions have given the Lady Tigers the momentum.—
American-Statesman staff,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Frost and freeze conditions will damage unprotected vegetation that is sensitive to freezing temperatures.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
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Uncompromising Hygiene and Safety Pregnant and postpartum bodies are often highly sensitive to touch and smell, so much so that, at times, otherwise minor irritations and sensations can feel overwhelming.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Sticky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticky. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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