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as in to put
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
you can stick that box in the corner until I figure out where to put everything
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as in to stab
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
could hardly feel the needle when the nurse stuck my arm with it
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as in to squeeze
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
she got stuck by an unscrupulous seller while using the online auction site
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as in clam
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Recent Examples of stick
Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Rhodes and Reigns had an epic fight, with Reigns sticking in it with the help of the Bloodline and Rhodes surviving purely based on his own toughness.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 25 Apr. 2025
Roku is trying to stand out from the competition by releasing two new TV streaming sticks that promise to be smaller and more power efficient than rival devices.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Moving Rafaela clears room for Anthony to stick in the lineup.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Rhodes and Reigns had an epic fight, with Reigns sticking in it with the help of the Bloodline and Rhodes surviving purely based on his own toughness.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Noun
For heavier cleaning, Milligan recommends stick vacuums above all.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 25 Apr. 2025
Roku is trying to stand out from the competition by releasing two new TV streaming sticks that promise to be smaller and more power efficient than rival devices.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick
Verb
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Dredge both sides of chicken breasts with flour mixture, pressing to adhere, shake off any excess.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Add chicken and toss until evenly coated, pressing to adhere. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 12-inch, oven-safe skillet over medium until shimmering, about 1 minute.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Television Academy is more willing to come through for those types of films, putting Netflix in strong standing.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
5 May 2025
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That puts even greater pressure on MSNBC to keep apace once the spinoff is complete.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
Verb
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He was also suspected in a different stabbing several weeks ago in Bridgeport.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
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But when that program was repealed, Maria was forced to send her daughter to the local public school where, recently, three students were charged with stabbing, running over, and burning a fellow student.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Verb
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For now, the researchers have left the ship in situ, partially covering it with original soil and squeezing wet sponges onto it to preserve moisture.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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And kids of all ages are putting on their finest clothes, squeezing on their caps, and getting ready to walk across that stage.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
29 Apr. 2025
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After the rehearsal dinner, Townsend — who has been heavily drinking — is showering in his room when a mysterious figure appears and injects his finger with a serum.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Detroit had one final play to even the score, but Cade Cunningham was double-teamed and kicked to Malik Beasley, who let the ball slip off his fingers and out of bounds.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Noun
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There’s a classic Cali Club on toasted sourdough, as well as clam chowder, sous vide scallops, French onion soup, Central Valley fattoosh, poblano quesadillas, avocado-citrus salad with feta, salmon en papillote and wagyu steak frites.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2025
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By Jenna Ryu The most famous renditions of seafood pasta contain protein sources like shrimp, clams, and calamari, but those options require a fair amount of work to prepare—and who has time to devein shrimp and scrub shells on a weeknight?!—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In a photo at the end of the reel, Shea stands in a pink shirt while Loubet, in a tuxedo, beams beside him.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Once the creatures were warmed back up, the parts of the ice layer that had not been exposed to the beam sublimated away, and the pattern was preserved on the tardigrade's surface, even after the creatures were rehydrated.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2025
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Public land advocates are hopeful that the current push will flounder.—
Chris D'Angelo,
Vox,
2 May 2025
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Despite Cash App’s broader push into financial services and lending, the segment’s gross profit was a bit softer than expected.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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“Stick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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