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
As Reese pointed out, most people, if they’ve dated long enough, have felt deeply connected to someone who didn’t reciprocate and been irritated by someone’s clinginess.
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
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
The optics are a nonissue, but the clinginess could be one soon if it isn’t already.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 19, 2021
