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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
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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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How To Prevent Pests for Hydrangeas Insects love the warm, humid climates in the South, so look for disease-resistant hydrangea varieties.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
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The county has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold, snow-heavy winters.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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There are very big match-ups being played week in and week out in what is one of the most difficult leagues to play in on the planet, this means the big contenders will drop points more often than in some other leagues.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Generations of design successors have insisted that pie charts are difficult to read and even amount to optical informatic illusions, but we are still stuck with them.—
Mara Mills,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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Reynolds also recommends taking photos of sentimental but impractical items and collecting them in a photo book or digital slideshow.—
Allie Volpe,
Vox,
26 Mar. 2025
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Model Alessandra Ambrosio opens up about how her daughter, Anja, 16, plays a small but sentimental part in her current rituals.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
24 Mar. 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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Wipe Down Your Sofa Frequently If time allows, daily lint rolling or wiping down your sofa with a damp microfiber cloth can help grab hair and debris.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
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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That’s likely a tough pill to swallow for Gomez, who typically launches her albums at No. 1.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Read's lawyers pointed repeatedly to sloppy policing, including leaving the scene unsecured for hours and not searching the house.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2025
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Naive and sloppy behavior by top Trump aides could have endangered US pilots.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2025
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The rise in interest rates and inflation could dampen the growth prospects of shale oil producers, particularly smaller companies that are highly sensitive to borrowing costs.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The business is also highly sensitive to energy prices and bitcoin price, two areas the president is able to influence through policy.—
Pete Gannon,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Sticky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticky. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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