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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
Such particles have a reputation for being very sticky, and in this case are made of chitosan, which is a biodegradable biopolymer derived from seafood-industry shellfish waste.
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2025
Earlier this year, the Fed paused its series of rate cuts given sticky inflation data that pointed to a stall-out in its battle against price hikes.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2025
Between tariffs, sticky inflation and uncertainty around the future of U.S. monetary and fiscal policy, people are getting more and more worried about what is next for the stock market.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Best Times to Visit The best time to visit Nicaragua is between mid-November and April, when the country's delightful dry season brings clear skies, and temperatures are more springlike than sticky.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
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Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2025
Earlier this year, the Fed paused its series of rate cuts given sticky inflation data that pointed to a stall-out in its battle against price hikes.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2025
Between tariffs, sticky inflation and uncertainty around the future of U.S. monetary and fiscal policy, people are getting more and more worried about what is next for the stock market.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Best Times to Visit The best time to visit Nicaragua is between mid-November and April, when the country's delightful dry season brings clear skies, and temperatures are more springlike than sticky.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticky
Adjective
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Classrooms frequently have adhesive bandages for small cuts and sometimes have ice packs.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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On affected vehicles, the cant rail stainless steel panel may delaminate at the adhesive joint, which may cause the panel to separate from the vehicle.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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In one corner of the cramped and humid space, rookie receiver Xavier Worthy put his chair against a corner and pressed his head back against the wall, eyes staring directly at the ceiling.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2025
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As moisture accumulates in a small space, its damp, humid air can have a reasonably musty smell.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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Third, operational command of Kamikaze planes is difficult because results cannot be evaluated with any accuracy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Instead, the major drama comes in the form of Ivy’s corruption by her acting coach, as Ivy gradually goes method and becomes as difficult to work with as Marilyn was (one of this musical’s many meta moments).—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Strahovski and her family said their goodbyes to the city in a sentimental post in February 2025.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The British monarch and his longtime partner, who celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, marked the sentimental milestone on Monday with a pair of portraits shared on social media.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Routine Maintenance Tips Daily Wipe down cabinet doors with a damp microfiber cloth to remove grease after cooking, and wipe down with a dry soft cloth regularly to keep dust or particles that may have landed on them.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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Best applied while the skin is a bit damp to retain more hydration in the skin.—
Rosa Jisoo Pyo,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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But the Lotus ladies will have some tough competition, including seven-time winner Allison Janney, two-time winner Patricia Arquette, and potential double nominee Kaitlyn Dever.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Even if Denver had that many future second-rounders to offer this summer, doing so two consecutive years would be a tough pill to swallow.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2025
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Had the veteran made sloppy errors or been at blame for any goals conceded, Farke would have been left with nowhere else to turn.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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During Nebraska’s run, Cardenas endured an uncharacteristic sloppy spell, turning over the ball six times in the first half.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2025
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Concerns have been raised about DOGE operatives, many with ties to Musk's companies, gaining access to sensitive government data without adequate oversight or experience.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Cooling, calming, and tailor-made for sensitive skin, this mask drapes delicately across your face to deliver a serious hit of cica (Centella asiatica) and allantoin—soothing redness and dryness in minutes.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Sticky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticky. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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