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
Admittedly, it’s a relief that the movie keeps the murders off-camera, that the worst offense we actually see Charles commit, really, is the crime of clinginess.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2022
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
