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
Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
But for clients from countries like Haiti, Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran and Myanmar, the process seems stuck, Musilli said.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Getting these stuck in my hair is absolutely the worst.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
The Post found a franchise that lagged behind innovative industry leaders and remained stuck in the middle ground between going all-in for a championship and rebuilding its roster without ever fully committing to either.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
The whale was spotted stuck on an underwater sandbank in Timmendorfer Strand, a popular resort town, on Monday morning.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Once prey gets stuck in these webs, the Joro spiders finish them off with a bite full of venom.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Though fluent in academic lingo, his verse was approachable, written with students and the public in mind and indicative of someone who always made sure to not stay stuck in the proverbial ivory tower.
—Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
The system has been closed since the afternoon of March 13, following hours of high winds that caused debris to get stuck on the guideway track.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Reuters, USA Today, 24 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
The story of the dramatic overland march was largely a Victorian interpretation that had stuck, Licence said.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
Her fitness-instructor character is stuck in the past, something that obviously hits close to home for Val, who is feeling especially tender after being relegated to the role of day player.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
Reportedly, the two also stuck close together during the after-party.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Mar. 2026
Like other baseball players stuck indoors, Stevenson’s Drew Clark has eagerly anticipated the first games of the season.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Airlines do not generally hold flights for passengers stuck in security lines.
—Charles Minshew, AJC.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The pitch stuck and things took off in 2021.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
But for clients from countries like Haiti, Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran and Myanmar, the process seems stuck, Musilli said.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Getting these stuck in my hair is absolutely the worst.
—Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
The Post found a franchise that lagged behind innovative industry leaders and remained stuck in the middle ground between going all-in for a championship and rebuilding its roster without ever fully committing to either.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
The whale was spotted stuck on an underwater sandbank in Timmendorfer Strand, a popular resort town, on Monday morning.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Once prey gets stuck in these webs, the Joro spiders finish them off with a bite full of venom.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Though fluent in academic lingo, his verse was approachable, written with students and the public in mind and indicative of someone who always made sure to not stay stuck in the proverbial ivory tower.
—Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
The system has been closed since the afternoon of March 13, following hours of high winds that caused debris to get stuck on the guideway track.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
The platform exploded in popularity during the pandemic as millions of people stuck at home globally turned to the web, fuelling a surge in content and users.
—Reuters, USA Today, 24 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
The story of the dramatic overland march was largely a Victorian interpretation that had stuck, Licence said.
—Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
Her fitness-instructor character is stuck in the past, something that obviously hits close to home for Val, who is feeling especially tender after being relegated to the role of day player.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
Reportedly, the two also stuck close together during the after-party.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Mar. 2026
Like other baseball players stuck indoors, Stevenson’s Drew Clark has eagerly anticipated the first games of the season.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Airlines do not generally hold flights for passengers stuck in security lines.
—Charles Minshew, AJC.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The pitch stuck and things took off in 2021.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 23 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
Verb
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That $4 million APY puts him outside the Top 30 among all offensive tackles in the league.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The second half belonged to the Hornets as Grant Williams' 3 put Charlotte up 94-76 entering the fourth quarter.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Muhammad later returned to the restaurant with a knife and mask and allegedly stabbed Harris, according to police.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Taylor was fatally stabbed in 2000 in a stairwell in Peckham, South East London, just metres from his home.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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Some songs here have been plucked from Robyn’s back catalog and given a dusting up for the 2020s.—
Molly Mary O’Brien,
Pitchfork,
27 Mar. 2026
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Come down from your tower for a steak, some seafood plucked from Gulf waters, a martini.—
Elazar Sontag,
Washington Post,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Repeat customers who rushed to buy Labubus during periods of tight supply helped spike revenue growth in mainland China last year, according to HSBC.—
Elaine Yu,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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One key to success in campaigns is exercising tight control over your message.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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At their initial meeting, Ejection clung to the conviction that Chalker was a Mossad operative trying to lure him to his death.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 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
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For now, Wharton and Bobby Brown will be situated next to Derrick Brown in the starting lineup.—
Mike Kaye
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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The property is situated on a lot spanning 6,000 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Stuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuck. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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