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
Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
But its focus is largely on students, as Ginsburg and Hunter feel younger people are not as stuck in their ways and more open to new ideas.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
But Miami remains stuck in play-in purgatory in 10th place, where finishing would require Miami to win consecutive road games just to make the playoffs proper.
—Greg Cote
april 5, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
This aluminum table brings some art deco energy without feeling stuck in the past.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Many property owners have rushed their applications in with only minimal designs, then get stuck waiting for their architects to produce full plans and, at the next step, respond to corrections required by the building department, Luna said.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
An example of the canal’s importance was seen in 2021, when a cargo ship became stuck across the waterway, cutting off the shipping lane.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
The naval preparation in the Red Sea comes as roughly 2,000 ships and 20,000 crew members remain stuck in the Persian Gulf.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Most scattered freely, while Schmeby attempted to do the same, eventually getting stuck hanging over a wooden board blocking the sidewalk.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The suspect was stuck in the shoulder while a stray bullet grazed a sleeping 71-year-old in a near by home.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Suddenly, you’re stuck on the couch until your poor hip heals, staring down a long road of limited mobility and rehab.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 31 Mar. 2026
An owner stepping into her yard discovered a heartbreaking scene of her disabled cat stuck while trying to escape over a barrier.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
This means that, unlike regular rotors that are stuck perpendicular to their axis of rotation, AERIX T-6 rotors can independently change their direction.
—Etiido Uko
march 30, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
Soon afterwards, Israel stuck several steel plants.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 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, 30 Mar. 2026
Per the official logline, School Spirits is centered around Maddie, a teen girl stuck in the afterlife investigating her own mysterious disappearance.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Unlike the Persian Gulf oil supply, some of which can be routed overland, LNG is well and truly stuck until the Hormuz crisis is resolved.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
But its focus is largely on students, as Ginsburg and Hunter feel younger people are not as stuck in their ways and more open to new ideas.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
But Miami remains stuck in play-in purgatory in 10th place, where finishing would require Miami to win consecutive road games just to make the playoffs proper.
—Greg Cote
april 5, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
This aluminum table brings some art deco energy without feeling stuck in the past.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Many property owners have rushed their applications in with only minimal designs, then get stuck waiting for their architects to produce full plans and, at the next step, respond to corrections required by the building department, Luna said.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
An example of the canal’s importance was seen in 2021, when a cargo ship became stuck across the waterway, cutting off the shipping lane.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
The naval preparation in the Red Sea comes as roughly 2,000 ships and 20,000 crew members remain stuck in the Persian Gulf.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Most scattered freely, while Schmeby attempted to do the same, eventually getting stuck hanging over a wooden board blocking the sidewalk.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
The average commuter spends 63 hours a year stuck in traffic.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The suspect was stuck in the shoulder while a stray bullet grazed a sleeping 71-year-old in a near by home.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Suddenly, you’re stuck on the couch until your poor hip heals, staring down a long road of limited mobility and rehab.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 31 Mar. 2026
An owner stepping into her yard discovered a heartbreaking scene of her disabled cat stuck while trying to escape over a barrier.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
This means that, unlike regular rotors that are stuck perpendicular to their axis of rotation, AERIX T-6 rotors can independently change their direction.
—Etiido Uko
march 30, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
Soon afterwards, Israel stuck several steel plants.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 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, 30 Mar. 2026
Per the official logline, School Spirits is centered around Maddie, a teen girl stuck in the afterlife investigating her own mysterious disappearance.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuck
Adjective
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Ambria Britt, who has multiple sclerosis and cannot stand for long periods, was forced to pay a stranger to push her wheelchair through the jammed line.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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His vehicle, loaded with explosives, caught fire and was jammed in the hallway, leading to Ghazali killing himself.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Before its sale, the bottle was reconditioned at the distillery; that bespoke label was re-adhered and the cork and capsule of the bottle replaced.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Higher Learning Commission recommended closure by late December 2025, and Martin adhered.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 Jan. 2026
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But the major goal of the flight, along with putting the Orion through its paces, is to test the planning, procedures and flight control protocols for managing upcoming moon landing missions after a half-century gap between the Artemis and Apollo programs.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Joe hit three 3-pointers in an 85-second flurry to put the Thunder up 99-61 in the third quarter.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Another did not investigate a claim that a resident was stabbed by a fork-wielding manager, records show.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The 39-year-old homeless man who allegedly stabbed a woman in downtown Los Angeles was wanted for allegedly killing someone last year, according to a law enforcement bulletin a source provided to CBS LA.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Our guide in Moscow, Tanya, was a middle-aged woman who wore thick glasses plucked from a swiveling Optika stand at a Metro station.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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Somberness, as well as anger and sadness, color the majority of the songs plucked from Springsteen's vast catalog to underscore the reason for this 20-date tour.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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China started restricting tungsten exports just over a year ago, and in December called for tighter limits on sulfuric acid exports.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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In Saudi Arabia, banks are also dealing with tight liquidity.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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Atallah walked to get a clearer view of the telltale plume of smoke indicating where a bomb or missile had hit; the whole way, Mohammad clung to Atallah’s leg.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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States situated on the West Coast currently have higher per-gallon costs than those in the South and Midwest, with the exception of Florida, which had higher gas prices than most other Southern states.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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And situated about a half-dozen degrees to its upper left is the steady, dazzling light of Venus.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Stuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuck. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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