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  • past participle of cling.
  • past tense form of cling.
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clung

[kluhng] / klʌŋ /
ADJECTIVE
adhered
Synonyms


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Ryder clung onto Nathaniel as waves repeatedly crashed over them.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 17, 2026

But, crucially, Hobbs clung on - England staying as a quartet for three punishing laps after Australia had dropped to a trio.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

“This woman clung to her baby, and said, ‘I just had this baby.

From Salon Jun. 27, 2026

These people never lost hope that the vouchers they clung to would be worth something again.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

Jess and the boys clung to each other for balance as they staggered to the trail.

From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis




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