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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
Baptiste wore the swoosh well Sunday, rescuing her first-round match against 2021 French Open and 2024 Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejčíková from two match points down to win 6-7(7), 7-6(6), 6-2 in 2 hours and 53 minutes of unseasonably hot, sticky weather.
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Ava Wallace, New York Times, 24 May 2026
How To Lower The Humidity In Your House If the indoors feel sticky and muggy like the outdoors, there are some easy ways to lower the humidity to a more comfortable level.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
The formula — designed with broad-spectrum UVA/UVB face protection, vitamin C and vitamin E — leaves a dewy veil without being too sticky.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
Experts recommend replacing silicone that becomes sticky, cracked, brittle, oily or visibly discolored.
—Ryan Brennan
may 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
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Ava Wallace, New York Times, 24 May 2026
How To Lower The Humidity In Your House If the indoors feel sticky and muggy like the outdoors, there are some easy ways to lower the humidity to a more comfortable level.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
The formula — designed with broad-spectrum UVA/UVB face protection, vitamin C and vitamin E — leaves a dewy veil without being too sticky.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
Experts recommend replacing silicone that becomes sticky, cracked, brittle, oily or visibly discolored.
—Ryan Brennan
may 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticky
Adjective
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Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your specific brand, because adhesive chemistry and wear time vary.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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For wearers whose sensors regularly peel up early, adhesive overpatches can extend wear time.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Many people consider the Arizona sandal a summer wardrobe staple, and this lightweight EVA version is an especially easy pick for humid days.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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Warm and humid spring weather favors infection.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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Building the program had proved difficult.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Sindcom 14-Piece Food Storage Containers Set The pantry is one of the most difficult places to organize thanks to boxes of cereal, pasta, baking ingredients, and more scattered about.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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The performance also closed out the show, which was a star-studded, sentimental, and humorous send-off.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2026
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Such incidents serve as a stark reminder why storage facilities generally advise against storing valuable or sentimental items in a storage unit when possible.—
Kody Boye,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Use a damp cloth to wipe any dirt from mushrooms, paying close attention to the spot where the stem meets the cap.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
25 May 2026
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As such, infections are highest in damp, shady conditions, among overcrowded plants, and in other areas where air circulation is poor.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
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Management has partly attributed the membership slowdown to tougher comparisons from a year earlier, but there’s more to the story.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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The California Assembly on Thursday overwhelming voted in favor of a bill that would prohibit children under 16 years old from having a social media account, setting up what is likely to continue to be a tough battle over the coming months.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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But the offensive onslaught was equally reflective of a third consecutive sloppy defensive performance from the Sky.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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The first half had the feel of watching Jesus’ testimonial, as generous team-mates and sloppy Palace defenders conspired to grant him a series of goalscoring opportunities.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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But in all these cases, unopened soda is shelf-stable and not sensitive to refrigeration cycles.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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Raw vegetables may preserve nutrients that are sensitive to heat, while cooked vegetables can make others easier to absorb.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
24 May 2026
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“Sticky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticky. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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