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
Kate Wong, Scientific American, 22 June 2026
While the lyrical concerns remain sadly relevant, Terrestrials can’t help but feel stuck in time.
—Cassidy Sollazzo, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026
Way behind Waymo Yet, for all its technical brilliance, the Cybercab remains stuck.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Yet the rules remain stuck in the past.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 June 2026
This may explain why so many employees describe themselves as simultaneously busy and stuck.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Crew members for the Dali, many stuck in Baltimore since the Key Bridge collapse more than two years ago, are pleading to return home.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Prioritize your comfort, but don’t stay stuck.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
The blank face of Kantor’s committee member looks like the spinning wheel of death on a stuck computer screen.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 June 2026
Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 23 June 2026
As the gut is considered a second brain, the process involves listening in with a stethoscope while manual, hands-on therapy helps the body shift more easily between fight-or-flight and not get stuck in one.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026
The energy gets stuck behind the barrier, unable to push forward.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2026
Four straight years stuck in play-in purgatory can do that.
—Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
Firefighters said two of their units responded to a call about a dog stuck in a canal.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
Plenty of managers stuck on his 12-point return in the 3-0 win against Haiti.
—Holly Shand, New York Times, 23 June 2026
After promising to deliver the money in November 2024, Cole later claimed that $11 billion of his funds were stuck in a Malaysian investment bank, the SEC alleged.
—Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026
That's how people get stuck in situations that no longer serve them.
—Tina Seelig, CNBC, 23 June 2026
Adjective
Your body will eventually expel the stuck parts as the wound heals.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 22 June 2026
While the lyrical concerns remain sadly relevant, Terrestrials can’t help but feel stuck in time.
—Cassidy Sollazzo, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026
Way behind Waymo Yet, for all its technical brilliance, the Cybercab remains stuck.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 June 2026
Yet the rules remain stuck in the past.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 June 2026
This may explain why so many employees describe themselves as simultaneously busy and stuck.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Crew members for the Dali, many stuck in Baltimore since the Key Bridge collapse more than two years ago, are pleading to return home.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Prioritize your comfort, but don’t stay stuck.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
The blank face of Kantor’s committee member looks like the spinning wheel of death on a stuck computer screen.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 June 2026
Verb
Video from Kentucky showed emergency crews wading through knee-deep floodwaters to rescue residents who got stuck in their cars amid the floods Monday.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 23 June 2026
As the gut is considered a second brain, the process involves listening in with a stethoscope while manual, hands-on therapy helps the body shift more easily between fight-or-flight and not get stuck in one.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026
The energy gets stuck behind the barrier, unable to push forward.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2026
Four straight years stuck in play-in purgatory can do that.
—Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
Firefighters said two of their units responded to a call about a dog stuck in a canal.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
Plenty of managers stuck on his 12-point return in the 3-0 win against Haiti.
—Holly Shand, New York Times, 23 June 2026
After promising to deliver the money in November 2024, Cole later claimed that $11 billion of his funds were stuck in a Malaysian investment bank, the SEC alleged.
—Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026
That's how people get stuck in situations that no longer serve them.
—Tina Seelig, CNBC, 23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuck
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Earlier drones relied on satellite navigation, which is less precise, even if not jammed or spoofed.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The company says the missile can strike targets at ranges exceeding 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) while maintaining precision even in heavily jammed electronic warfare environments.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The report found that excessive moisture had caused the adhesive to fail, leaving the roofing membrane no longer properly adhered, according to the lawsuit.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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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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Lola Vice will put her NXT Women’s Championship on the line against Kendal Grey, Myles Borne will defend the NXT North American Championship against Tavion Heights, Wren Sinclair will face a challenger for the WWE Women’s Speed Championship and Saquon Shugars takes on Dion Lennox.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Earlier, a pair of Harry Kane goals — his ninth and 10th at World Cups — had twice put England ahead, only for some sloppy defending and smart attacking play to give Croatia a route back.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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The latest homicide was reported on Tuesday after a man was stabbed in the 400 block of South San Joaquin Street in Downtown Stockton.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
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With that knife, Bland stabbed her husband in the head and neck — and, afterward, sliced her teenage daughter in the forearm as the teen tried to get Emii from Bland, the report says.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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Miami plucked a top prospect out of North Miami Beach on Sunday evening.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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The charming restaurant serves hyper-local cuisine, with many ingredients plucked straight from the gardens.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Contrary to what those face-washing commercials from our childhood led us to believe, your skin doesn't need to feel tight or squeaky-clean after cleansing.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
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That was a fantastic finish into a tight window.—
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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After bacon strips were wrapped around her ear for 5 to 10 minutes, the maggots clung to the bacon and could be removed.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026
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The sleeveless top had a high neckline, and the fabric clung to her body.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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Rooms The College Green Hotel is situated in the heart of Dublin, housed in the former headquarters of the Bank of Ireland, which was built in 1912.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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The property is situated on a lot spanning 5,000 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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