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as in adhesive
tending to adhere to objects upon contact
both sides of the tape are sticky, making it a little tricky to work with
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as in humid
containing or characterized by an uncomfortable amount of moisture
a warm sticky day when all we wanted to do was sit somewhere with air-conditioning
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as in difficult
requiring exceptional skill or caution in performance or handling
an especially sticky conversation about money matters
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as in sentimental
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
sticky love scenes that will bore cynics to death
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Recent Examples of sticky
This 30-inch dartboard comes with sticky balls for safe play (instead of actual darts).
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Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 31 Jan. 2025
What Do Crusty Eyes Look Like? Eye crust is a hard or sticky discharge visible on the lash line or in the corners of the eyes.
—Laura Schober, Health, 29 Jan. 2025
Nian gao, sticky rice cakes prepared with glutinous rice flour, can be enjoyed either savory or sweet and represent having a better year ahead.
—Nadia Lopez, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
The sticky oil can be applied directly to the belly and over right side of the abdomen, but holistic health enthusiasts like to soak a piece of cotton or flannel and apply heat for more intense delivery.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 31 Jan. 2025
What Do Crusty Eyes Look Like? Eye crust is a hard or sticky discharge visible on the lash line or in the corners of the eyes.
—Laura Schober, Health, 29 Jan. 2025
Nian gao, sticky rice cakes prepared with glutinous rice flour, can be enjoyed either savory or sweet and represent having a better year ahead.
—Nadia Lopez, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
The sticky oil can be applied directly to the belly and over right side of the abdomen, but holistic health enthusiasts like to soak a piece of cotton or flannel and apply heat for more intense delivery.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticky
Adjective
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That’s frozen shoulder, or what doctors (less dramatically) call adhesive capsulitis.—
Amy Norton,
SELF,
29 Jan. 2025
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The uneven lengths in each cluster create a natural-looking, feathery flutter, while applying under the lash line ensures the adhesive bands stay nice and invisible.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
26 Jan. 2025
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And both crossed the Life Time Miami Marathon finish line first on a steamy, humid Sunday morning.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
2 Feb. 2025
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The thinking is that putting plants in the shower brings a biophilic design and a spa-like vibe to your bathroom while taking advantage of the humid air and wet conditions many tropical plants love.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2025
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Nevertheless, the offer could make OpenAI’s reorganization plans more difficult – and significantly more expensive.—
David Goldman,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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The only thing that could make persuading a group of pandemic skeptics to care about an infectious-disease outbreak more difficult is your boss—the president of the United States—undercutting your raison d’être.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2025
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The opening of the gift was a sentimental moment for more reasons than one.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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Memories are attached to sentimental objects as the moon and Mercury harmonize!—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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And nothing says a damp spring day along the Charles River like a pair of flannel or corduroy trousers.—
Caroline Reilly,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2025
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During the cold, damp winter months, certain viruses may thrive and become more virulent, Fergus told Fox News Digital.—
Amy McGorry,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
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But fortunately for the Jayhawks, this game is at Allen Fieldhouse — a tough place for away teams to come and win games.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2025
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That included a couple of tough inside baskets while drawing fouls.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Ekman-Larsson’s sloppy high-sticking penalty in the third led to a go-ahead goal, bringing the grade down a touch. D3 (Simon Benoit — Philippe Myers): C- After a strong effort on Thursday, this pair came back to earth on Saturday.—
Nick Ashbourne,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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But Klein notes that all the activity belies just how many of the new administration's most high-profile decisions have already been stymied by sloppy rollouts, gotten jammed up by the courts, or faced widespread condemnation by world leaders.—
Gene Demby,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
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State of play: Immigration officials can raid churches and schools to arrest undocumented immigrants after the Trump administration scrapped a policy that protected sensitive spaces, Axios' April Rubin writes.—
Alex Golden,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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The suit filed Tuesday is the second from a religious group to challenge the Trump administration's lifting of the sensitive locations policy.—
Sarah Ventre,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Sticky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticky. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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