Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: cling

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

Although many companies work remotely, some PR firms cling to large, palatial office spaces.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2023/06/06/12-red-flags-to-watch-your-pr-agency-for/

Americans cling to tired old stereotypes of unions at their peril.

Source: https://www.centralmaine.com/2023/09/03/commentary-why-are-we-still-so-freaked-out-by-organized-labor/

But having something to cling onto didn't seem to help Saints who dropped deeper and deeper after the break as Newcastle applied waves of pressure.

Source: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/23492380.southampton-fc-morning-briefing-new-headlines-st-marys/?ref=rss

Erdoğan gave the assurance in reaction to the question of whether he will cling to power if he loses.

Source: https://punchng.com/erdogan-promises-peaceful-transition-if-not-re-elected/

Fair warning though: Pet hair tends to cling to the upholstery, and I've noticed the fabric on the front end of the seat tends to pill quite quickly, but this is a great deal on an excellent chair.

Source: https://www.wired.com/story/absolute-best-black-friday-deals-5/

Having won the tournament last year, were keen to cling on to their title.

Source: https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/23537102.scrutton-bland-wins-world-cup-on-sea-football-tournament/?ref=rss

He knows it doesn’t work, but Labour is desperate to cling on to power and is being driven by polling and focus groups rather than making New Zealand a better place.

Source: http://www.voxy.co.nz/politics/5/420194

He was fired by Mr Johnson when he battled to cling on as PM last summer in the face of a Cabinet revolt.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/1794212/nadine-dorries-michael-gove-rishi-sunak

Horrifying footage shows the moment flesh-melting 'thermite rain' bombs descend on a town in eastern Ukraine, as Vladimir Putin 's forces continue to employ brutal tactics to cling on to meagre gains.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/galleries/article-11850557/Flesh-melting-thermite-rain-bombs-hit-eastern-Ukrainian-town.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

I also noticed how people tend to cling to their own, to the people from their own communities.

Source: https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/please-acclaim-fellow-dogras/

I have been known to cling on underneath lorries in order to get where I want to be.

Source: https://www.scotsman.com/news/opinion/inspired-by-nicola-sturgeon-perhaps-it-is-time-to-get-behind-the-wheel-again-gaby-soutar-4122342

I know more than a few haughty academic and other fascism-deniers who still even now cling to their faith that fascism isn’t really happening and indeed can’t actually happen here in the United States.

Source: https://www.counterpunch.org/2023/05/12/travels-through-the-trumpocene-jeff-sharlets-dark-take-on-our-fascist-condition/

I’ll admit, when I first opened the package – which amounted to a plastic picnic cooler and around 50 layers of cling film, a layer of bin bags and sellotape – the smell was really bad.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/23/im-a-vegetarian-taxidermist-and-despite-the-comments-i-love-my-job-19531554/

"I looked inside and there was an apple, which I didn't give him, and empty cling film.

Source: https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/mums-anger-after-muslim-son-8133374

In his 2012 re-election campaign, former President Obama described them as individuals who cling to guns and religion and demonize people unlike them.

Source: https://sentinelcolorado.com/opinion/golden-donald-trump-signals-his-nomination-is-inevitable/

"It can be said that London continues to cling desperately to its colonial legacy and seeks with all its might to keep the countries of the continent dependent.

Source: https://en.mehrnews.com/news/204793/UK-eyeing-use-of-Ukrainian-puppets-to-secure-global-wins

Its common name is a misnomer since it is not Swedish (it was popularized there but is indigenous to South Africa) and does not produce roots that cling and allow it to climb like ivy, although its bright green, one-inch leaves do trail along the ground.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/11/04/this-blooming-groundcover-grows-effortlessly-and-propagates-easily/

It’s political expediency to cling to a philosophy that you don’t believe in, besides the proclamation was made by a shameless philanderer.

Source: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/12/09/upnd-has-no-intention-of-removing-christian-nation-clause-from-constitution-veep/