as in uncomfortable
lacking social grace and assurance
an eminent scientist who was wooden in front of television cameras
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Recent Examples of wooden
Angela Cerreta, deputy head restorer for paintings and wooden materials, told the Art Newspaper that restorers will first attend to unstable paint before cleaning the frescoes with fiber lasers.
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Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
26 June 2026
Instead, a mix of regulars tucked into round wooden tables for supper commingle with 30-somethings sipping mimosas.
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Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
If approved, the measure would take effect as soon as April 1, 2027, and would generate about $20 million annually to help pay for things such as replacing the crumbling, 100-year-old, concrete-and-steel approach ramp that provides the only access to the city’s iconic wooden pier.
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Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
Jekyll Island This Georgia barrier island on the Atlantic Coast—between Jacksonville and Savannah—offers more than 20 miles of bike trails and walking routes that meander through marshes and hover atop wooden boardwalks.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
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Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
26 June 2026
Instead, a mix of regulars tucked into round wooden tables for supper commingle with 30-somethings sipping mimosas.
—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
If approved, the measure would take effect as soon as April 1, 2027, and would generate about $20 million annually to help pay for things such as replacing the crumbling, 100-year-old, concrete-and-steel approach ramp that provides the only access to the city’s iconic wooden pier.
—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2026
Jekyll Island This Georgia barrier island on the Atlantic Coast—between Jacksonville and Savannah—offers more than 20 miles of bike trails and walking routes that meander through marshes and hover atop wooden boardwalks.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wooden
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Runcie is sharply attuned to the vast uncomfortable grey areas of gender and power relations, navigating them with wry, revelatory observations that are devastatingly acute.
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That observation carries an uncomfortable implication for executives.
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Such a feature would neatly get around the need for clumsy remote control sessions to interact with AI agents running on a distant Mac.
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The head coach was clumsy in his response, saying — in effect — that the player is better suited to being an impact substitute and taking advantage of tiring opposition defenders.
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The company and the government have since seemed to settle into an uneasy truce.
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But some retirees remain uneasy about security concerns, healthcare quality, and property ownership structures.
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Human bodies were like animals’ The few medical instruments of the revolutionary era were heavy in the hand, awkward in use and imprecise to maneuver.
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In its place are itty-bitty bands that still keep your flats or heels in place, just with less of a chance of awkward tan lines.
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It’s also loved for its rustic appearance, crisp crust, airy interior and potential nutritional benefits, including being easier to digest than many other types of bread.
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Even better, every color of this space-saving design is on sale right now—from rustic walnut and classic black to neutral navy blue.
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“Wooden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wooden. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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