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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
Already in 2025, the major averages have been pressured by fears of sticky inflation and concern that the Federal Reserve will not be able to cut rates as much as anticipated.
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Sean Conlon, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
A little sticky Our tester appreciated how easy this Healthy Beauty Award winner was to use, thanks to its large doe foot applicator that holds a load of product.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 14 Jan. 2025
Follow up by wiping down the legs and bases of tables and chairs with a damp cloth or cleaning solution safe for your furniture material, to remove any grime or sticky residue, suggests Stein.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
Concerns about the shape of the U.K. economy are mounting, with investors and businesses taking note of new fiscal policies that will see taxes and business costs rise, as well as weak economic data prints out of Britain and sticky inflation.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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Sean Conlon, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
A little sticky Our tester appreciated how easy this Healthy Beauty Award winner was to use, thanks to its large doe foot applicator that holds a load of product.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 14 Jan. 2025
Follow up by wiping down the legs and bases of tables and chairs with a damp cloth or cleaning solution safe for your furniture material, to remove any grime or sticky residue, suggests Stein.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2025
Concerns about the shape of the U.K. economy are mounting, with investors and businesses taking note of new fiscal policies that will see taxes and business costs rise, as well as weak economic data prints out of Britain and sticky inflation.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sticky
Adjective
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The uneven lengths in each cluster create a natural-looking, feathery flutter, while applying under the lash line ensures the adhesive bands stay nice and invisible.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
26 Jan. 2025
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That price includes the quad receiver, power supply, hardware kit, two ¼ wave antennas, two BNC cables, two rack mount brackets, two BNC Bulkhead adapters, an ethernet cable, plus adhesive feet.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Other ways to prevent an imbalance include avoiding exercise in hot, humid environments, reducing salt intake, managing health conditions, and addressing medication concerns with your healthcare provider.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
24 Jan. 2025
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On the mane front, Southern women have been known for big hair, lots of hair spray, and constantly defying the hot, humid environment around them.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2025
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Simplifying Complexity Through Narratives Leaders often need to communicate complex strategies or concepts, which can be difficult for teams to fully grasp.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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The emotional weight of losing that independence is difficult to quantify, but its impact is profound.—
John Hope Bryant,
TIME,
18 Jan. 2025
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Some 12,000 structures — buildings and cars — have been destroyed so far, and with them many tons of property of all levels of sentimental meaning.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Jan. 2025
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The paintings are far from sentimental keepsakes and instead often tell stories of similar loss and tragedy experienced by others, including the children depicted, who sometimes died young, or went on to live troubled lives.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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Rub a bar of mild soap with a damp microfiber cloth.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2025
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Put the damp dishcloth into the microwave for about 60 to 90 seconds.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Bridges finished with 10 points on 3-of-12 shooting from the field against his old team, and Anunoby scored 20 points on 8-of-18 shooting from the field to go with tough defense on Johnson, who shot an abysmal 6-of-20 from the field for 16 points.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
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Whether you’re drawn to stories of resilience, advocacy, or how laughter and love can help us through life’s toughest moments, this film will leave you inspired and hopeful.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2025
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The word out of Arizona is that Kingsbury’s Cardinals teams were too often sloppy and undisciplined and that his full-team leadership skills and oversight have been lacking.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2025
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His footwork seemed sloppy and his eyes often waffled from one side of the field to the other and back.—
Alec Lewis,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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Allergies acting up: Homeowners who are sensitive to dust, pollen, or animal hair may notice their allergies acting up before anything else.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
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During the 2024 presidential campaign, as Musk embraced the Republican Party and then Trump, his pro-China views brought him into conflict with parts of the MAGA coalition, including on the sensitive topic of immigration.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Sticky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sticky. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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