How to Use sticky in a Sentence

sticky

adjective
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  • The sap is very sticky.
  • The paint was still sticky.
  • The weather was hot and sticky.
  • There is a sticky substance on the table.
  • Then the sauces are meant to be dipped with sticky rice with your meal.
    — Kristine M. Kierzek, Journal Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2024
  • The formula feels smooth to the touch and not at all sticky.
    — Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Done with the coughing and my clothes smelling all sticky icky.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2023
  • The air is sticky with the rain that never fell, but still might.
    — Becca Andrews, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2022
  • The oil does not feel heavy and sticky at all, my skin just loves it.
    — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 12 Oct. 2022
  • Wrap the tape around your hand with the sticky side out and pat down on the fabric to lift the lint.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2024
  • The lip balm coats the lips without leaving a sticky residue.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024
  • For example: Why are the pages of the new Trump Bible sticky?
    — Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
  • Be sure to check if the tape leaves any sticky residue behind.
    — Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Don’t let hot and sticky weather get in the way of a black-tie statement.
    — Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 31 May 2023
  • Phil then asked me to come in to verify that the hand was too sticky.
    — Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Add more flour as needed if the dough feels too sticky.
    — Katie Workman, Chicago Tribune, 12 Dec. 2022
  • The drive to Tallahassee was bumpy and long, the inside of the truck hot and sticky.
    — Jenisha Watts, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Veliz reached behind her head and felt a sticky mass of blood there.
    — Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 30 July 2024
  • This tale sits at the sticky-sweet spot where these tacks collide.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Oct. 2022
  • If things get too sticky, there's a Warn Zeon winch to tow it to safety.
    — Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 30 Mar. 2023
  • The ribs appeared glossy, deep red, and well caramelized; the BBQ sauce was sticky and the meat was tender and moist.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2023
  • Sweet, smoky, sticky, and savory, this is a meal in itself and easy to share.
    — Mara Severin | Eating Out, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Apr. 2023
  • The third course is a sticky toffee pudding with bay leaf ice cream.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Summer style in the sticky Southern heat can be tricky.
    — Grace Smith, Southern Living, 7 June 2024
  • Things might get sticky as the day ends on anything but a quiet note.
    — Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2022
  • By the end of my culinary journey, my hands and car were covered in a sticky film.
    — Amanda Finnegan, Washington Post, 19 Jan. 2024
  • Over time, the soil below has turned sticky, sealing the waters in place.
    — Chico Harlan, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2023
  • The rising grease-laden air will coat the herbs, creating a sticky mess.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2024
  • Another bonus: If that oil or sticky syrup spills, the turntable will keep the mess contained.
    — Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Care Nothing ruins a great evening of grilling than opening the cover to messy, sticky grates.
    — Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2024

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