as in jammed
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge
the car was hopelessly stuck in the mud
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as in put
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
you can stick that box in the corner until I figure out where to put everything
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as in stabbed
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
could hardly feel the needle when the nurse stuck my arm with it
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as in plucked
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
she got stuck by an unscrupulous seller while using the online auction site
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Recent Examples of stuck
Robin Wright, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
The car gets stuck on top of the fence, balancing precariously like a seesaw.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
The Ducks, who have been outscored 29-14 during their losing streak, remain stuck at 87 points.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
So, too, his attempts to finally obtain a green light for a trail of producing projects long stuck in development hell.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
According to the site's data, nearly 500 oil vessels remain stuck in the region, but that's on top of the many more untrackable ships that are believed to be stranded there.
—Will Clark, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
Who This Method Works Best For The chaos decluttering method can be especially helpful for those who feel stuck or overwhelmed by clutter.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 8 Apr. 2026
As discovered during the Apollo program when astronauts tried to eat sandwiches in space, crumbs from bread can fly around in the absence of gravity and end up in astronauts’ eyes or lungs and get stuck inside equipment, causing damage.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Andrade allegedly pulled up next to the van after the teen became stuck in traffic, exited his Border Patrol vehicle and almost immediately fired eight shots at the driver, striking him in his neck, hip, shoulder and hand.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Its first-stage booster made its 18th flight and stuck the landing without issue on the droneship Just Read the Instructions in the Atlantic Ocean.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Disney also is trying to bolster its stock price that has been stuck despite a broader market rally in recent years.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
For nearly two decades, the percentage of people 15 or older working full time for an employer has been stuck in a loop, bouncing between 42% and 46%.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Thousands of crew members stuck on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are running short of basic supplies, a labor union warned today.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
That mindset, which teachers would sometimes unwittingly perpetuate, was keeping kids stuck.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
This helps avoid the common problem of getting stuck in the pilot phase, a challenge facing many companies, a recent report by Deloitte found.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
This results in kids getting stuck.
—Opinion Staff, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Vance, who was wary of going to war with Iran in the first place, got stuck navigating an end to it.
—Robin Wright, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
The car gets stuck on top of the fence, balancing precariously like a seesaw.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
The Ducks, who have been outscored 29-14 during their losing streak, remain stuck at 87 points.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
So, too, his attempts to finally obtain a green light for a trail of producing projects long stuck in development hell.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
According to the site's data, nearly 500 oil vessels remain stuck in the region, but that's on top of the many more untrackable ships that are believed to be stranded there.
—Will Clark, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
Who This Method Works Best For The chaos decluttering method can be especially helpful for those who feel stuck or overwhelmed by clutter.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 8 Apr. 2026
As discovered during the Apollo program when astronauts tried to eat sandwiches in space, crumbs from bread can fly around in the absence of gravity and end up in astronauts’ eyes or lungs and get stuck inside equipment, causing damage.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Andrade allegedly pulled up next to the van after the teen became stuck in traffic, exited his Border Patrol vehicle and almost immediately fired eight shots at the driver, striking him in his neck, hip, shoulder and hand.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
His family said Kearns was standing on solid ground before he was sucked into the drain and got stuck under five feet of floodwaters.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
Its first-stage booster made its 18th flight and stuck the landing without issue on the droneship Just Read the Instructions in the Atlantic Ocean.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Disney also is trying to bolster its stock price that has been stuck despite a broader market rally in recent years.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
For nearly two decades, the percentage of people 15 or older working full time for an employer has been stuck in a loop, bouncing between 42% and 46%.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Thousands of crew members stuck on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz are running short of basic supplies, a labor union warned today.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
That mindset, which teachers would sometimes unwittingly perpetuate, was keeping kids stuck.
—Megan Molteni, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026
This helps avoid the common problem of getting stuck in the pilot phase, a challenge facing many companies, a recent report by Deloitte found.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
This results in kids getting stuck.
—Opinion Staff, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuck
Adjective
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Mendoza envisions Mauricio providing infield depth as Polanco and Baty (jammed thumb) deal with ailments.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Christina Koch eventually saved the day, fixing a jammed part on the commode.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Once adhered properly, my press-ons last through the wear and tear of everyday life—on keyboards, NYC subway poles, and even at the gym.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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Both subsequent series adhered closer to the worldbuilding of the games and featured an entirely different cast.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Though the arrest took place in 2023, the case faced new scrutiny in March after a video of the altercation — showing her yelling, putting Mortensen in a headlock and throwing chairs at him while a child could be heard crying — was published by TMZ.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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To have that as something that will live in my memory is worth whatever mental or emotional friction exists in rising from the comfort of my bed and putting my feet down on the floor.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Daniel Montano, 21, was stabbed during a chaotic early morning brawl Easter Sunday, according to Wilmington police.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Carl Reed was sentenced to 27 years in prison in 2005 for the killing of 66-year-old Kim Van Vo, who had been stabbed 11 times in his apartment at an assisted living facility.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ten miles away, members of the Navy's SEAL Team Six plucked the missing weapons system officer from the mountainside.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Deputies said the animals were tortured, mutilated, kept in coops with dead birds and live plucked.—
Timia Cobb,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch denounced a sustained crackdown on dissent under Talon, citing arbitrary detentions, tighter restrictions on public demonstrations and mounting pressure on independent media outlets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The pope arrived at the ruins in a rainstorm and with tight security, with sharpshooters positioned around the site and police officers stationed every few yards along roads leading to it.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When the Taliban took Kabul in 2021, the world watched as Afghans clung to departing planes, hoping desperation might carry them to safety.—
Sediqa Fahimi,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Purple-pink brittle stars still clung to the corals, their tendril-like arms wrapping around the branches like yarn.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Best Amazon Garden and Outdoor Deals Embrace the warmer weather by getting your outdoor space situated.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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It is largely situated between the Garnett and Five Points MARTA stations.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Stuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuck. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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