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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
Afterward, the result was a mixture of rockrose leaves dripping with labdanum, a sticky resin, that the scientists used to haft arrowheads to wood in a type of makeshift spear.
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Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
They are embedded in a sticky pulp that is greenish-brown.
—Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
The sections with sticky, sloppy mud and hog ruts threatened to take the shoes right off our feet.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
Topline Core inflation climbed to a multi-month high as expected in October, according to data released Tuesday morning, as questions swirl about the sticky price increases for American consumer with the potential inflationary effects of the tariffs backed by President-elect Donald Trump ahead.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
They are embedded in a sticky pulp that is greenish-brown.
—Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
The sections with sticky, sloppy mud and hog ruts threatened to take the shoes right off our feet.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
Topline Core inflation climbed to a multi-month high as expected in October, according to data released Tuesday morning, as questions swirl about the sticky price increases for American consumer with the potential inflationary effects of the tariffs backed by President-elect Donald Trump ahead.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticky
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The traditional design has a timeless appeal, while the slip-resistant backing keeps them in place without needing adhesive or nails. Find it on AmazonFind it on Walmart These Wood Panels Are Such a Stylish Touch Wood panels add a decorative touch to the home and provide extra insulation.Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
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The secret sauce lies in a specialized fluid that, when shot from a needle-like device, instantly solidifies into a strong, adhesive fiber.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Fleas thrive in warmer and humid conditions, but can live on an animal year-round, the CDC says.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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And their vegetables grew well in the humid climate.Kelly Puente, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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Add Fragrance That earthy pine scent is one aspect of a real tree that is difficult to part with when making the switch to faux.Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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But extracting data from a phone can be extremely difficult, depending on the model of the phone and the operating system.Holly Yan, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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John Lennon's sons Sean Ono Lennon and Julian Lennon recently spent some time together in a sentimental place.Gil Macias, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Other than Langley’s, all of those tracks have skewed toward the emotional, sentimental, or dramatic.Justin Curto, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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Their big house breathed comfort, in the damp shade of Washington cedars, a lake lapping close by.Eva Syrovy, The Denver Post, 11 Dec. 2024
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Blot with a clean damp cloth (rinsing the cloth as needed) to remove the soapy residue.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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The clients’ storefronts are positioned to succeed in a sometimes tough marketplace by focusing on exclusivity and quality.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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In a time when people approach political, social and economic issues with a different set of information and fake news is rampant, the best way to do that is to approach tough conversations with stories rather than facts.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Their puck play was sloppy, their penalty kill was awful and they got consistently outworked by the Canadiens.Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Another failed sloppy takedown briefly put Covington on the ground.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Hot sauce: This won't make the final dish hot, but if anyone is sensitive, it can be skipped.Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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Amphibians, including frogs and salamanders, are more vulnerable, Urban found, perhaps because their habitats are more sensitive to environmental changes.Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Sticky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticky. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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