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as in thick
being of a consistency that resists flow
honey that turned even more viscid in the cold
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Adjective
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The combination makes strands thicker, fuller, stronger, frizz-free, and softer—and thus, longer with less shedding and breakage.
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The brown, round cookie has arms and legs, one eyebrow thicker than the other, and one buck tooth.
Adjective
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The adhesive trap under a prep table with a slicer wasn’t cleared and contained five dead roaches.
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Removing stubborn stains like adhesive residue takes persistence, especially if the remnant is aged.
Adjective
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Neusch saw a couple of the house’s fire-andys roll along the balcony, their extinguisher nozzles deployed over the railings, pumping clouds of viscous yellow retardant foam into the atrium.
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The primary health benefit of oats comes from beta-glucan, a viscous soluble fiber that affects cholesterol metabolism.
Adjective
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Through the risk of lightning, sticky humidity and a winding line filled with thousands of chanting fans, Argentine fans flooded Bayfront Park with a sea of blue jerseys.
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Smoke uncovered for an additional 30–45 minutes, allowing the glaze to caramelize into a sticky, lacquered finish.
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“Viscid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscid. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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