as in jammed
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge
the car was hopelessly stuck in the mud
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as in put
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
you can stick that box in the corner until I figure out where to put everything
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as in stabbed
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
could hardly feel the needle when the nurse stuck my arm with it
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as in plucked
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
she got stuck by an unscrupulous seller while using the online auction site
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Recent Examples of stuck
Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The difference between people who achieve their most important goals and those who stay stuck often isn’t talent, luck, or even opportunity.
—Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
Warm water can help to loosen up food stuck remains, make soap lather more easily, and make the cleaning process more efficient in general, but it isn’t required for sanitizing dishes.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 10 Sep. 2025
This hiring spree comes after the private equity sector remained stuck in a holding pattern in recent years, as rising interest rates and market volatility put the brakes on dealmaking.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
And whether the Carolina Panthers are just stuck in an endless loop of embarrassment, one that alternately humiliates and enrages their fans.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2025
But then, in August of 2024, it got stuck — again — this time slowly twirling in a kind of ocean vortex known as the Taylor column.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
If an alpha wolfs out under a full moon, they get stuck in that form forever and are doomed to be hunted and killed by their fellow werewolves.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
The contraction has been particularly brutal for Hollywood’s production assistants, many of whom are feeling stuck at what is supposed to be the starting line of their careers.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Mallary Tenore Tarpley, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
And that has stuck pretty much ever since.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Emergency responders were working to rescue an injured worker stuck at the top of a light pole at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Bethany and Rob are stuck a few extra days in Warsaw, and Bethany would rather spend them with Nel.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2025
The skunk with distemper is stuck in the window well again, chewing incessantly on the garden hose that is coiled up in there.
—Miriam Toews
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Before the abbreviation stuck, the property was known as the Kildare Hotel and Golf Club.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In fact, recruiters leaving job seekers in the dark after interviewing has gotten so bad that the Canadian government is taking legal action for applicants who are stuck sitting in radio silence.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, my world was stuck in gray.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Or will travelers stay stuck in the Instagram era?
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The difference between people who achieve their most important goals and those who stay stuck often isn’t talent, luck, or even opportunity.
—Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
Warm water can help to loosen up food stuck remains, make soap lather more easily, and make the cleaning process more efficient in general, but it isn’t required for sanitizing dishes.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 10 Sep. 2025
This hiring spree comes after the private equity sector remained stuck in a holding pattern in recent years, as rising interest rates and market volatility put the brakes on dealmaking.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
And whether the Carolina Panthers are just stuck in an endless loop of embarrassment, one that alternately humiliates and enrages their fans.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2025
But then, in August of 2024, it got stuck — again — this time slowly twirling in a kind of ocean vortex known as the Taylor column.
—Kat Lonsdorf, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
If an alpha wolfs out under a full moon, they get stuck in that form forever and are doomed to be hunted and killed by their fellow werewolves.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
The contraction has been particularly brutal for Hollywood’s production assistants, many of whom are feeling stuck at what is supposed to be the starting line of their careers.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
This was the case for me, as a freshman who was secretly stuck in a cycle of binge eating and restriction but whose outer appearance didn’t change.
—Mallary Tenore Tarpley, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
And that has stuck pretty much ever since.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Emergency responders were working to rescue an injured worker stuck at the top of a light pole at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa.
—Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Bethany and Rob are stuck a few extra days in Warsaw, and Bethany would rather spend them with Nel.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2025
The skunk with distemper is stuck in the window well again, chewing incessantly on the garden hose that is coiled up in there.
—Miriam Toews
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Before the abbreviation stuck, the property was known as the Kildare Hotel and Golf Club.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In fact, recruiters leaving job seekers in the dark after interviewing has gotten so bad that the Canadian government is taking legal action for applicants who are stuck sitting in radio silence.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, my world was stuck in gray.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuck
Adjective
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Omar’s growing outrage, especially when precious time is lost because of jammed phone lines, troubling silences and false assumptions, rankles Mahdi, the most overstretched of anyone at the call center.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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While some vacuums notify you when there’s a clog, manually check after each deep clean by removing the brush roll to make sure nothing is jammed behind it.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trailing by 14 points, Charlotte needed a touchdown to get back in the game, and as Albin said, put some heat on the Tar Heels.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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In the first inning as the Blue Jays wore down the Yankees by putting balls in play and fouling off pitches, Judge was tested for the first time on a single by Nathan Lukes.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Horne's announcement came just over two weeks after a 16-year-old was fatally stabbed in a classroom in west Phoenix's Maryvale High School.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The son and daughter of one of the victims said their father was stabbed several times after someone broke into his home.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Minimalist The latest crop of sleek, minimal leather jackets feel plucked from Gwyneth Paltrow in the 90s, in the best possible way.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
3 Sep. 2025
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There were no stoves in the cabins, so Huse plucked native oranges off the trees to make everyone freezer pies.—
Gabrielle Calise,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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American Airlines passengers who have tight connections to make could benefit from a new tool that was just introduced in Phoenix.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Rising prices, high rates, and economic uncertainty are combining to keep many aspiring homeowners on the sidelines, while those looking for homes contend with intense competition and tight supply.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even when Pegula rediscovered her ability to smother Sabalenka with deep returns to her backhand, the Belarusian clung onto her serve.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Chaos erupted at Miami International Airport early Tuesday when a woman from England allegedly snatched a 4-year-old boy from his mother at a checkpoint, clung to him, and refused to let go—while insisting the child was hers, according to deputies.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The earthquake's epicenter was situated approximately 7 miles south-southeast of Bodfish and occurred at a depth of just 3 miles.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The upcoming lunar eclipse, which happens when Earth is situated between the moon and sun, causing Earth's shadow to turn the moon a rusty red color, will sadly not be visible from the United States this time.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That moment punctured the membrane between past and present for me.—
Michael Jerome Plunkett
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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The squirrel’s back was punctured through the skin, but the talon marks were not deep enough to have been fatal.—
Charles Elliott,
Outdoor Life,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Stuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuck. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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