stuck on

phrase

Definition of stuck onnext
as in gone (on)
filled with an intense or excessive love for Even though they broke up months ago, they're still stuck on each other.

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Recent Examples of stuck on Always clean the frames before cleaning the glass so dust and dirt don’t get stuck on the panes and all particles are removed. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026 Tau's robots are operated remotely by human technicians who supervise the AI that controls them and who can step in if the devices get stuck on a particular task. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 Hudson, a former tackle, seems to have stuck on the interior, where the Patriots are still exploring ways to add depth. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 Miss Shields also had to deal with Flick (Scott Schwartz) getting his tongue stuck on an ice-cold flagpole. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stuck on

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“Stuck on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuck%20on. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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