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ropiness

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Definition of ropiness

as in stickiness

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Instead of prices falling to bring supply and demand together, in these models, price stickiness causes production and employment to fall.

— Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026
This is one of the newer segments to join Spotify, which has also been expanding from podcasting and music into fitness, in a push to increase customer stickiness and the time spent on the platform.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of stickiness

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Question 3 would remove state constitutional criteria for congressional district boundaries, including compactness, contiguity and respect for natural and political boundaries.

— Larry Hogan, Baltimore Sun, 29 Oct. 2026
This affordable tiny house prioritizes compactness and portability, and would suit nomads and those who don't need a lot of extra space.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of compactness

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More recently, Eisenkot has emerged as a figure of solidity and a focus of sympathy.

— David Remnick, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2026
Capturing the whole of the set-up, a Mediterranean pile on the north-west coast of Cyprus, framing its splendid size, its weighty elegance, its thrilling solidity, is challenging.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of solidity

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Eyeline wants artists to adjust water’s velocity, viscosity and turbulence with keyframes, and add foam or spray without altering the underlying simulation.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
The same engine used in the RAV4 in some markets, including Mexico, is approved for oil viscosities ranging from 0W-16 to 10W-30, provided the oil meets the appropriate SM/SN API (American Petroleum Institute) service classification.

— John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of viscosity

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The jump shot is just one example, a clear focal point for the player development staff, which wants to smooth out Miller’s action to create more consistency with his finish.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Why This Matters During Menopause Of course, consistency can feel impossible when perimenopause or menopause enters the picture.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of consistency

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Fixing the problem Flexible substrates have uneven surface roughness and varying hydroxyl-group densities, making standard large-area printing techniques ineffective.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
The battery’s higher density also enabled PeakDo to create a slightly thinner design for the Ultra model.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of density

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It’s commonly included in products that promise to improve the appearance of fine lines and loss of firmness.

— Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2026
In just a month, the serum noticeably improved her skin’s firmness, texture, and fine lines and wrinkles, knocking years off her appearance.

— Cathy Nelson, InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of firmness

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The new iPad mini has roughly the same footprint as the 2024 release, but the display is slightly larger thanks to a 24 percent reduction in bezel thickness.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Oct. 2026
This recipe, slightly adapted for thickness, provides a just-charred, roasted edge to the classic tomato soup due to broiling a heaping pile of vegetables together.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

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