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
Dr. Stevens Bonhomme, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
After allowing the paste to sit for 12 to 24 hours, use a plastic scraper to begin cleaning off stuck on grime or food particles.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
More than 57% of job seekers feel stuck in today’s labor market, according to one of the surveys conducted by Workday for the report.
—Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
The Honda, which the document said had crossed in front of the pumper while exceeding the speed limit, became stuck in the truck’s bumper.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent labor reports have shown that just 22,000 jobs were added in August — far below forecasts — and the official hiring rate remains stuck at levels last seen in 2013.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 16 Sep. 2025
Hoping to connect with her students, one teacher streamed her pet camera footage to show them her animals, and their precious reaction left her stuck doing it for the rest of the year.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Without these, even the most advanced engineering will remain stuck on the drawing board.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Don’t let food get stuck to it in the first place.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Koray Köse, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
After being stuck on a boss, eternally forced to run back and replay swaths of danger for just another slim shot at winning, overcoming most challenges feels less like triumph and more like someone’s mercifully loosened the belt around your neck.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
And yet, many legacy brands are still stuck in a cycle of instant gratification.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Finding a path past and through the Colorado River's rapids, and avoiding becoming stuck in a whirlpool of disagreement and the looming catastrophe posed by an eventual river failure has become urgent.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Ten people traveling in at least six vehicles were rescued after being stuck for around 10 hours on Highway 38 as debris covered the road in both directions, the Associated Press reported.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
For someone who doesn’t have a consistent routine, incorporating the Cetaphil Hydrating & Firming Cream for Neck, Chest, and Face, as well as the Hydrating & Firming Cream for Body and Hydrating & Firming Lotion has stuck.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received more than 140 consumer complaints related to doors on various Tesla models getting stuck, not opening or otherwise malfunctioning since 2018, Bloomberg found.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
The microwave filter is crucial for protecting your microwave's internal parts from gunk getting stuck or the fans from overheating.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Without the right visibility or relationships, skilled freelancers, particularly women, people of color, immigrants and international talent, often get stuck competing for low-paying projects on crowded marketplaces.
—Dr. Stevens Bonhomme, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
After allowing the paste to sit for 12 to 24 hours, use a plastic scraper to begin cleaning off stuck on grime or food particles.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
More than 57% of job seekers feel stuck in today’s labor market, according to one of the surveys conducted by Workday for the report.
—Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
The Honda, which the document said had crossed in front of the pumper while exceeding the speed limit, became stuck in the truck’s bumper.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent labor reports have shown that just 22,000 jobs were added in August — far below forecasts — and the official hiring rate remains stuck at levels last seen in 2013.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 16 Sep. 2025
Hoping to connect with her students, one teacher streamed her pet camera footage to show them her animals, and their precious reaction left her stuck doing it for the rest of the year.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Without these, even the most advanced engineering will remain stuck on the drawing board.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Don’t let food get stuck to it in the first place.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
In Europe, blocs are built on consensus—27 countries all needing to agree—so, understandably, they get stuck.
—Koray Köse, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
After being stuck on a boss, eternally forced to run back and replay swaths of danger for just another slim shot at winning, overcoming most challenges feels less like triumph and more like someone’s mercifully loosened the belt around your neck.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
And yet, many legacy brands are still stuck in a cycle of instant gratification.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Finding a path past and through the Colorado River's rapids, and avoiding becoming stuck in a whirlpool of disagreement and the looming catastrophe posed by an eventual river failure has become urgent.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Ten people traveling in at least six vehicles were rescued after being stuck for around 10 hours on Highway 38 as debris covered the road in both directions, the Associated Press reported.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
For someone who doesn’t have a consistent routine, incorporating the Cetaphil Hydrating & Firming Cream for Neck, Chest, and Face, as well as the Hydrating & Firming Cream for Body and Hydrating & Firming Lotion has stuck.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received more than 140 consumer complaints related to doors on various Tesla models getting stuck, not opening or otherwise malfunctioning since 2018, Bloomberg found.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
The microwave filter is crucial for protecting your microwave's internal parts from gunk getting stuck or the fans from overheating.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuck
Adjective
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Quantum sensors take over when signals are jammed or denied.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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This comes after years of jammed negotiations over price and cost issues.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Participants adhered well, spending 73 percent of the study in ketosis.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Aztecs took an early lead in Pullman two weeks ago before Washington State ran off 29 straight points, including 16 in less than five minutes late in the first half to put the game away.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Two goals and an assist from the Argentine were enough to secure back-to-back wins for Miami and put it on the brink of a place in the playoffs and still within a chance of retaining the Supporters’ Shield.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The older daughter tried to grab Dorn and was stabbed three times in her head and once in her neck, court documents said.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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In the third, a man stabbed his cell mate multiple times and attempted to hide his body under a sheet.—
Christopher Damien,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Yet there’s a relaxed comfort to dinner in the airy concrete-floored loft, starting with the Taiwanese sausage that arrives as an early bite, wedged into homemade brioche like a tiny hot dog and plucked up between two fingers.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Orioles plucked him in the Rule 5 draft after a tragic plane crash claimed their top catching prospect.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Many candidates are re-negotiating their job options given the tight market.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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One thing to keep in mind is that at 79 inches wide, this bubbly two-seater demands a footprint and can be a bit tight in a very small space, especially when pulled out.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That's largely due to its multi-tone foil wrap and Terranger branding but also owes to the grippy BFGoodrich all-terrain tires clung to 17-in black off-road wheels, slim rock sliders underpinning the colorful flanks and Lazer auxiliary lights embedded in the grille.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Sep. 2025
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Salt stung eyes and clung to skin, while the smell of brine and fish hung heavy in the air.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Many of the restaurant’s precious few seats are situated out front.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
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The bathroom, complete with a full shower, sink, and your choice of a traditional or composting toilet, is situated on one side of the structure, with the kitchen and living area in the middle and two bedrooms on the other side.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Stuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuck. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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