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Definitions

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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“There are so few moments I’ve completely nailed in parenthood. This is one of them, and I cling to it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 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

People cling to previous technological habits even when there’s a better alternative, like the time it took for flip phones to disappear after the advent of the smartphone.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

Those that cling to outdated assumptions risk being overtaken.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

The boat was upside down, and Tiller was beneath it, trying to cling to one of the struts as the boat hurtled through the water.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech