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
Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Mansfield police help a stuck motorist.
—CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Despite a spirited 3–2 win away at Crystal Palace that briefly boosted morale, Burnley remain stuck in the relegation zone.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
In bargaining both sides remain stuck on just cause provisions, AI and wages, according to union organizers.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 20 Feb. 2026
On Thursday, attendees said the exhibition and main speaker halls were shut to the public without warning, leaving many stuck outside the event.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
The researchers also noticed that the GEMs seemed stuck in certain regions of the cell.
—Quanta Magazine, 18 Feb. 2026
SpaceX had hoped to make 20 Bahamas touchdowns last year, but the tally remained stuck at one.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Is something that was once stuck beginning to lift?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Erica Sloan, SELF, 24 Feb. 2026
My own words too are stuck in my throat.
—Sayantani Dasgupta
february 24, Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Mistakes stuck doggedly in his memory.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
The security order has meant that some Americans are stuck in the country while tensions wind down.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
The network’s evening newscast the CBS Evening News and morning show CBS Mornings have been stuck in third place behind NBC and ABC for years, and early indications were that those were top priorities.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
For most of Sunday, Bridgeman played golf stuck in neutral, par golf through 15 holes with nobody — not even McIlroy — truly providing pressure.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
More than 1,000 people were stuck in Guadalajara’s zoo overnight, sleeping in buses.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Nearly four years after Hadick joined, the crypto venture sector is stuck in another identity crisis, with deals falling and funds struggling to convince backers to refill their coffers.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The return of another Sharks Olympian to San Jose, though, has hit a snag, as coach Ryan Warsofsky said winger Pavol Regenda — as of early Monday afternoon — remained stuck in New York City due to the massive snowstorm that has pounded the northeast, causing flight delays and cancellations.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026
Mansfield police help a stuck motorist.
—CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Despite a spirited 3–2 win away at Crystal Palace that briefly boosted morale, Burnley remain stuck in the relegation zone.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
In bargaining both sides remain stuck on just cause provisions, AI and wages, according to union organizers.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 20 Feb. 2026
On Thursday, attendees said the exhibition and main speaker halls were shut to the public without warning, leaving many stuck outside the event.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
The researchers also noticed that the GEMs seemed stuck in certain regions of the cell.
—Quanta Magazine, 18 Feb. 2026
SpaceX had hoped to make 20 Bahamas touchdowns last year, but the tally remained stuck at one.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Is something that was once stuck beginning to lift?
—Usa Today, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
But your risk of getting stuck awake between cycles goes up as the night goes on.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 24 Feb. 2026
My own words too are stuck in my throat.
—Sayantani Dasgupta
february 24, Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Mistakes stuck doggedly in his memory.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
The security order has meant that some Americans are stuck in the country while tensions wind down.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
The network’s evening newscast the CBS Evening News and morning show CBS Mornings have been stuck in third place behind NBC and ABC for years, and early indications were that those were top priorities.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
For most of Sunday, Bridgeman played golf stuck in neutral, par golf through 15 holes with nobody — not even McIlroy — truly providing pressure.
—Brody Miller, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
More than 1,000 people were stuck in Guadalajara’s zoo overnight, sleeping in buses.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Nearly four years after Hadick joined, the crypto venture sector is stuck in another identity crisis, with deals falling and funds struggling to convince backers to refill their coffers.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuck
Adjective
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Starlink terminals also have been used by Russia in the war with Ukraine to launch drone strikes and provide communication in areas where military radios were unreliable or easily jammed, according to The Guardian.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
10 Feb. 2026
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Also, to watch for sagging ridgelines, drooping ceilings, water leaks on interior walls and ceilings, jammed doors, cracked interior walls near the center of the home and creaking sounds, according to State Farm.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 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
Verb
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Mountbatten-Windsor put his arm around Giuffre with Maxwell standing close, smiling.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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But the table is so congested that putting any kind of winning run together could make a real difference while the teams above them are distracted by European commitments.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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According to court records, Trotter stabbed and strangled Langford on June 16, 1986, at her store in Palmetto near the southern edge of Tampa Bay.—
David Fischer,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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Maricela Rocha Parga was 22 years old when she was found stabbed to death outside Westlake High School on July 18, 1980.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Las Vegas Raiders plucked away offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak and hired him as their head coach.—
Andrew Destin,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Angel Hold Hair Styling Cream gives expensive-looking waves and smooth, frizz-free hair that looks like you just got plucked up from a Greek vacation.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The elevator, though fully operational, is comically small—tight even for guests with robust suitcases.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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With Washington already debating tighter restrictions on exporting AI chips and cloud services to China, Anthropic’s allegations are likely to feed calls for new guardrails—while giving critics one more chance to note the uncomfortable symmetry at the heart of modern AI.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As a hard worker, Hwang clung to her work as a way to provide for herself and her family.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
18 Feb. 2026
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Despite the relative calm, fear and caution clung to me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Wolf Lake is situated on the northwest side of Hammond, butting up beside the Indiana-Illinois state line.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Surf Hotel is situated right along the river in Buena Vista's South Main neighborhood.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Stuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuck. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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