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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
Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Mom and dad browse the variety of unique grocery items, and grandma and grandpa enjoy a pickle on a stick while sitting in the yard under a sun umbrella.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But can totally toss in your favorite vegetables—there's no need to stick strictly to our list of ingredients.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The rooftop pool and open-late bars draw a youngish crowd—lots of millennials with stick-and-pokes—of couples and friends, and absolutely zero kids (though the property is dog- and cat- friendly).
—Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Mom and dad browse the variety of unique grocery items, and grandma and grandpa enjoy a pickle on a stick while sitting in the yard under a sun umbrella.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
Finding a path past and through the Colorado River's rapids, and avoiding becoming stuck in a whirlpool of disagreement and the looming catastrophe posed by an eventual river failure has become urgent.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But can totally toss in your favorite vegetables—there's no need to stick strictly to our list of ingredients.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick
Verb
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But the kitchen, overseen by Curtola along with the chef de cuisine Ben Zook, seems more interested in conjuring an authenticity of atmosphere than in adhering strictly to traditional recipes or preparations.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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But the vote by the CDC’s advisory committee carries additional implications for vaccine access since some states adhere closely to its recommendations.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Aztecs took an early lead in Pullman two weeks ago before Washington State ran off 29 straight points, including 16 in less than five minutes late in the first half to put the game away.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Two goals and an assist from the Argentine were enough to secure back-to-back wins for Miami and put it on the brink of a place in the playoffs and still within a chance of retaining the Supporters’ Shield.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the third, a man stabbed his cell mate multiple times and attempted to hide his body under a sheet.—
Christopher Damien,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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The assailant then walked into the restaurant’s breakroom and began stabbing the victim multiple times, police said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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How To Cut Okra Properly When choosing okra, pick pods that are firm but give slightly when squeezed, with a bright, even color.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
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No more than the width of a credit card, bed bugs can squeeze behind electrical outlets, along window frames, under loose wallpaper and even in the head of a screw.—
Katie Nixon,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While Hacks, its cool older sister, walked off with the major acting awards—just days before the real live late night host Jimmy Kimmel was ousted from the airwaves for pointing a finger at Charlie Kirk fans.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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But a user who’s not careful could cut off a finger.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bring to a gentle boil, then add the clams.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Bivalve molluscs such as mussels and clams, as well as tellinas and oysters, contain significant amounts of vitamin B12 and riboflavin, as well as thiamine, niacin, and folic acid.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Designed by architect Ed Niles, the triangular 7,100-square-foot house features a flat roof, glass walls, and soaring ceilings lined with dramatic beams.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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The plan is to integrate lasers, microwave beams, and hypersonic missiles into the system to counter large-scale drone attacks.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Ruud made a big push at the start of the second set, looking to basically stick a fork in the match by winning the 28-year-old American’s initial service game.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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Senators are making a fresh push to pass the Kids Online Safety Act in the wake of revelations about chatbots’ interactions with children, The Hill reported.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Stick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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