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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
She gamely caught the sticky morsel—then dropped it, unable to prevent its bounce and tumble onto the plush red carpet as millions watched.
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Harrison Monarth, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Her cheek aches, and a sticky, wet liquid fills her throat.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Wood Furniture and Floors Pulling out a Magic Eraser to tackle something sticky might feel tempting, but resist the urge.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2025
The sticky stuff that had suppurated from the tree’s bark will coagulate and solidify in time, but not soon enough for the mosquito.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Feb. 2025
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Harrison Monarth, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Her cheek aches, and a sticky, wet liquid fills her throat.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Wood Furniture and Floors Pulling out a Magic Eraser to tackle something sticky might feel tempting, but resist the urge.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2025
The sticky stuff that had suppurated from the tree’s bark will coagulate and solidify in time, but not soon enough for the mosquito.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticky
Adjective
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Hydrogel or adhesive patches create a sealing effect, allowing actives to more effectively while also preventing moisture loss.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2025
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The new electrically released adhesive makes removing the battery easier because it can be done with a jolt of electricity rather than fumbling with sticky strips, which can snap before the battery is released.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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And while the chanting undoubtedly helped, Velten’s water-pouring prowess also contributed: slow and steady, to keep the steam soft and humid.—
Chris Schalkx,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2025
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Feel the mossy, sometimes humid air, and the sea breeze swept from the Beaufort bay. Shop and stroll After a slow breakfast at the inn, head back out for some sightseeing on foot.—
Kayleigh Ruller,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2025
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But their happy romance is soon demolished when Jenny reappears in their lives, thrusting all three into a difficult and messy journey towards true accountability and adulthood.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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These protein complexes are highly shape-shifting, making traditional imaging methods very difficult.—
Priyanka Naik,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Fresnel was feeling sentimental about the full-circle moment for her fledgling brand, which takes its inspiration from a ‘borrowed from the boys’ type vibe.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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This Earth sign is also ruled by Venus, and the King is equally sentimental and passionate, believing in love at first sight.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Leave-in conditioner: Wash your hair and leave it slightly damp.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
12 Mar. 2025
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Dusting With Water Work smarter not harder and dust surfaces with a damp cloth rather than a dry one.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The only trick: Choose a dye that’s gentle on the hair, tough on grays, and easy to apply.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2025
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Schneider wants to take calculated risks in free agency, but that can be tough to do when Seattle is one of many teams needing interior offensive upgrades.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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The first half was sloppy for both teams as the two totaled nine turnovers each.—
Nathan Canilao,
The Mercury News,
1 Mar. 2025
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Pacific Ridge survived a sloppy, nine-turnover third quarter, and still led by 10 heading into the final eight minutes.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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To begin the transition to PQC, assess what of your critical infrastructure deals with high volumes of sensitive data.—
Anurag Lal,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The exfiltrated data included the following browser files, which can store login cookies, passwords, browsing histories, and other sensitive data.—
Dan Goodin,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Sticky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticky. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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