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as in to put
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
you can stick that box in the corner until I figure out where to put everything
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as in to stab
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
could hardly feel the needle when the nurse stuck my arm with it
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as in to squeeze
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
she got stuck by an unscrupulous seller while using the online auction site
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as in clam
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Recent Examples of stick
Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Mom and dad browse the variety of unique grocery items, and grandma and grandpa enjoy a pickle on a stick while sitting in the yard under a sun umbrella.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But can totally toss in your favorite vegetables—there's no need to stick strictly to our list of ingredients.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The rooftop pool and open-late bars draw a youngish crowd—lots of millennials with stick-and-pokes—of couples and friends, and absolutely zero kids (though the property is dog- and cat- friendly).
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Mom and dad browse the variety of unique grocery items, and grandma and grandpa enjoy a pickle on a stick while sitting in the yard under a sun umbrella.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Finding a path past and through the Colorado River's rapids, and avoiding becoming stuck in a whirlpool of disagreement and the looming catastrophe posed by an eventual river failure has become urgent.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But can totally toss in your favorite vegetables—there's no need to stick strictly to our list of ingredients.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick
Verb
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Dredge in panko, pressing gently to adhere.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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After evaluating 200 hospital patients participating in the King's College London Oral, Dental, and Craniofacial Biobank, researchers found that those adhering most closely to a Mediterranean diet had the lowest levels of gum disease.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Aztecs took an early lead in Pullman two weeks ago before Washington State ran off 29 straight points, including 16 in less than five minutes late in the first half to put the game away.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Two goals and an assist from the Argentine were enough to secure back-to-back wins for Miami and put it on the brink of a place in the playoffs and still within a chance of retaining the Supporters’ Shield.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the third, a man stabbed his cell mate multiple times and attempted to hide his body under a sheet.—
Christopher Damien,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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The assailant then walked into the restaurant’s breakroom and began stabbing the victim multiple times, police said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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My sister looked up at me and ever so gently, with barely perceptible pressure, squeezed my hand.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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If real estate values turn soft in a region, the decline could squeeze a crucial revenue stream for cities, counties, regional agencies and school districts.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The tech translates your finger and hand movements to actions on a digital screen.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Sep. 2025
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The outing comes after the pair spent some father-daughter bonding time together in NYC, with Casie even revealing her first tattoo — a dainty heart on her finger.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bring to a gentle boil, then add the clams.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Bivalve molluscs such as mussels and clams, as well as tellinas and oysters, contain significant amounts of vitamin B12 and riboflavin, as well as thiamine, niacin, and folic acid.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Designed by architect Ed Niles, the triangular 7,100-square-foot house features a flat roof, glass walls, and soaring ceilings lined with dramatic beams.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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The plan is to integrate lasers, microwave beams, and hypersonic missiles into the system to counter large-scale drone attacks.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ruud made a big push at the start of the second set, looking to basically stick a fork in the match by winning the 28-year-old American’s initial service game.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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Senators are making a fresh push to pass the Kids Online Safety Act in the wake of revelations about chatbots’ interactions with children, The Hill reported.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Stick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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