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Adjective
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My idea was not to get too trick-sy with it, to keep it at a fairly simple visual level.—
Corey S Powell,
Discover Magazine,
5 Nov. 2014 -
As Halloween approaches, investors seem fearful that good credit performance may be more trick than treat.—
Telis Demos,
WSJ,
21 Oct. 2022
Adjective
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The first part is extra tricky because this is a year with two off weeks per team, so not many will be playing straight through for the first six weeks.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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What Experts Say About Moving Abroad Hannah Samaha, PhD, a child psychologist in Jacksonville, Florida, agrees that moving with kids to another country can be tricky.—
Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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But Eve is also extremely crafty and can make any object dangerous.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Also keep an eye on crafty Eastern Washington WR Efton Chism III.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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As the series unspools, the wife turns out to be a wily and capable character and finds ways to exercise her lawful authority.—
Alex Travelli,
New York Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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The main character of an upcoming DC Universe movie, Kara is the extraterrestrial cousin to Superman, rightful owner of the wily super-dog Krypto — and, as the Man of Steel and his robot friend Four (voiced by Alan Tudyk) establish, a party animal.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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O’ahu, Maui, Kaua’i and the big island of Hawai’i were all joined by water but divided by greedy men, cunning chiefs and a cycle of endless combat.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
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Slated for release on July 17, 2026, The Odyssey is an adaptation of the epic poem from Homer, which tells the story of Odysseus, King of Ithaca, and his perilous journey home after the Trojan War, exploring themes of heroism, loyalty, cunning, and the struggle against divine will.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Herr says the company is about to release a domestic version that can help with three-hour time differences—which, as any coast-to-coast traveler can tell you, can be a sneaky energy suck.—
Aislyn Greene,
AFAR Media,
31 July 2025
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The Dodgers might be content to let Snell and Sasaki get healthy and focus on the bullpen at the trade deadline, but there's one sneaky arm Los Angeles should consider if the price is right.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Climate change continues to have a profound impact on the Great Lakes region, bringing more extreme weather, declining fish populations, and subtle but profound economic transformation.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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The combination adds layers of flavor and a subtle edge, giving the salsa the same flavor profile as a spicy version without any burn.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Falter, 28, is a deceptive lefty under team control through 2028 who is enjoying his best season, with a 3.73 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP in 22 starts.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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The attackers use deceptive ads that imitate popular cryptocurrency brands like Binance, TradingView, ByBit and MetaMask.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Trickish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trickish. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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