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cling

[kling] / klɪŋ /
VERB
attach to
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adhere clasp fasten
STRONG
cherish clutch cohere continue embrace endure grasp grip hug last linger squeeze stick
WEAK
be true to cleave to freeze to hang in hang onto hold fast stay put stick like glue
Antonyms
STRONGEST
loose loosen unfasten
STRONG
discontinue halt let go release stop
WEAK
detach

Example Sentences

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And Kantaria is hoping he can just about cling on until then.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Hidden among the clouds that cling to the Cambrian mountains, Graham has brought me to a secret location, armed with a home-made rake.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

The cost of health insurance may be another factor as people cling to their jobs.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

Chocolate chips are designed for stability; they resist melting, cling to their shape.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

I cling to my seat and try not to get dizzy as the world around us moves.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman