cling
verb (used without object)
to adhere closely; stick to.
Example Sentences
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Plus, families worry about chatbot clinginess and non-tech firms bet big on AI.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 7, 2026
Sadie, he says, doesn’t let Cole get away with his clinginess and she “is very capable of handling someone who’s showing unwanted attention.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2023
Now biochemists are investigating whether mistletoe's clinginess can provide a natural alternative to synthetic glues.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 3, 2022
Their ability to communicate has increased, but there can be quick slides into meltdowns and clinginess.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 13, 2022
And one look at his early love letters shows a conqueror who isn't shy about displaying his passions — or his clinginess:
From Salon ● Mar. 7, 2022
