as in thick
being of a consistency that resists flow
instead of neat squares of fudge we had syrupy goo
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Adjective
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The average iPhone 16 measures 7.9mm (0.31 inches) thick, and the Galaxy S25 measures 7.2mm (0.28 inches) thick.—
Eric Zeman,
PCMAG,
5 Mar. 2025 -
The final product is smooth but not thin, with a thick and intriguing mouthfeel.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The palate is viscous slightly beyond its proof, and those dark fruits carry over well, rich in fig, plum pudding, and mulberry; t’s like a vanilla tart topped with fresh berries underneath a sugary glaze.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Researchers thought massive ice sheets, unlike noisy, cracking glaciers, flow silently, like viscous fluids.—
ByPaul Voosen,
science.org,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Concerns around sticky inflation and rising global tensions remain, and, what’s more, other growing threats such as the ballooning U.S. deficit, and the protectionist rhetoric around tariffs, have central banks around the world looking for alternatives.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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The researchers started by utilizing machine learning algorithms to model the manner in which bitumen (the sticky black stuff in asphalt) oxidizes and hardens in response to environmental factors.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Syrupy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syrupy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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