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sticking

ADJECTIVE
disinclined
Synonyms
STRONG
balking hesitating indisposed objecting opposed protesting shy shying slow
WEAK
afraid antipathetic averse backward doubtful dubious loath not in the mood reluctant resistant uneager unsympathetic
Antonyms
WEAK
bent desirous disposed enthusiastic inclined leaning willing
NOUN
adhesion
Synonyms
STRONG
adherence adhesiveness attachment bond cling grip stickiness

Example Sentences

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But Harrison, sticking to her stripped-down process, nailed the 40-metre match-winner.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The company said beer-drinking trends improved due to weather conditions sticking to season norms and stable consumer sentiment.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Some sticking points in negotiations were the Guild’s desire for increased residuals for streaming content and more safeguards against the use of artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Something in him still thinks this world is worth sticking around for.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

I sat still, with my eyes sticking out a couple of inches beyond the rest of my face, I was trying so hard to see what was going to come out of Daddy’s mouth next.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan