as in thick
being of a consistency that resists flow
viscous syrup that takes forever to pour from a narrow-neck bottle
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Recent Examples of viscous
Not only can the viscous substances gunk up the machine, leaving a residue and potentially feeding bacteria, but prolonged exposure to these molecules in the air can have negative effects, according to the American Lung Association.
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Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
That, the researchers surmise, is driving a general eastward flow of material through the viscous mantle.
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ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2026
Cormorants that tried to clean each other with their beaks died after ingesting the viscous muck.
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Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
From having the viscous juices of decomposed leaves that kept her plump leak through a tear in her side, as happened to a few of her siblings.
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MarÃa Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for viscous
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
That, the researchers surmise, is driving a general eastward flow of material through the viscous mantle.
—
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2026
Cormorants that tried to clean each other with their beaks died after ingesting the viscous muck.
—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
From having the viscous juices of decomposed leaves that kept her plump leak through a tear in her side, as happened to a few of her siblings.
—
MarÃa Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for viscous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viscous
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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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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“Viscous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscous. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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