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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
Audrey Gibbs, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Keep Light Bulbs From Sticking Outdoor light bulbs can have a knack for sticking in the socket after long periods of time, leaving you with the task of trying to unscrew a stubborn bulb without breaking the glass.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
Becky Sullivan, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
It’s subsequently gone viral on TikTok for videos of customers pulling apart its gooey mozzarella sticks.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Morgan Wallen is opening up about the struggles surrounding fame and his choice to stick away from bars the past year.
—Audrey Gibbs, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Keep Light Bulbs From Sticking Outdoor light bulbs can have a knack for sticking in the socket after long periods of time, leaving you with the task of trying to unscrew a stubborn bulb without breaking the glass.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
Afterward, as the crowd roared and his teammates rapped their sticks on the boards, Ovechkin took a lap around the ice in the spotlight.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 4 Apr. 2025
It’s subsequently gone viral on TikTok for videos of customers pulling apart its gooey mozzarella sticks.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick
Verb
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Dredge both sides of chicken breasts with flour mixture, pressing to adhere, shake off any excess.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Add chicken and toss until evenly coated, pressing to adhere. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 12-inch, oven-safe skillet over medium until shimmering, about 1 minute.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Part of this different tweak reflects longer life expectancies, which puts more pressure on an investment portfolio to deliver sound results over time.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Bank of England’s latest industry survey puts data protection, model explainability and talent shortages at the top of banks’ AI pain points, a hierarchy that neatly mirrors the MAS findings.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The passenger who shot him was stabbed in the back and lungs and remains in critical condition, according to CBS News.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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One of the passengers, who was stabbed in the back and suffered a puncture to his lungs, shot and killed Taylor.—
Elaine Mallon,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Apr. 2025
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Consumer confidence has taken a nosedive in 2025 as Americans grow more concerned that inflation could spike again, and tariffs will squeeze their wallets.—
Austin Denean,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
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For years, researchers have been experimenting with quantization techniques that squeeze their neural network weights into smaller memory envelopes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The thinness also means that fingers are cramped too closely together, hovering over each Joy-Con's shoulder buttons and triggers as ersatz left and right mouse buttons but lacking enough clearance to use either properly.—
Matt Kamen,
Wired News,
20 Apr. 2025
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Police wrote in court documents that the man kept walking, but Lanks came up to him from behind, stuck his fingers into the man's right eye socket and pulled it out.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As if lazy days on a boat and spaghetti with clams were somehow un-Tuscan.—
Lee Marshall,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2025
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The Avs are happy as clams with Mackenzie Blackwood, who’s 28 and blocks out the sun.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Indeed, two years ago, Helen Hu decided to walk away from the beam for good.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Femininity and French craftsmanship are on prominent display, with bespoke headboards made from Pierre Frey fabrics in every room, as well as murals from Atelier de Ricou, bird-like Lalique sconces, and restored wooden beams on the ceilings.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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States make final push for Real ID Anticipating a surge of customers looking for Real IDs, several states have extended their DMV hours or set aside special appointment times for the final push before the deadline.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Farke’s side could not have been more convincing in their final push for the Premier League.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Stick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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