as in stickiness
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Either the pebble clouds sometimes collapsed into two separate, co-orbiting bodies that spiraled closer together over time or this binary formed at once, with the rapid spinning and stickiness of the icy pebbles somehow producing the strange shape.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
19 Feb. 2026 -
This includes checking for the aforementioned signs, such as yellow leaves, spots, speckles, and stickiness, but most importantly, inspecting the plants for bugs and eggs on their leaves, containers, and surrounding areas.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Maps would prioritize population equality, compactness, contiguity, and communities of interest, with no favoritism toward incumbents.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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In addition to their defensive compactness — which forces opponents into low-quality shots — flexibility and impressive individual performances, Sunderland’s wide combinations are a major reason for their success this season.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Mavropanos, who deputised as captain in the FA Cup fourth-round win against Burton Albion, has been key to West Ham’s new defensive solidity.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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His sloped shoulders suggested bodily power that was sleepy and sly; his large head and dark, badly cut hair amplified the weight and solidity of him, but his lips were sensitive and a little slack, as if yearning for something he’d been long deprived of.—
Mary Gaitskill,
New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2026
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Not too sweet with a nice viscosity, this syrup was well-liked by our editors.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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One of Op de Beeck’s current favorites, from India, involves switching from mineral to synthetic lubricants to curb energy losses through reduced friction, higher temperature stability and consistent viscosity maintenance.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Add milk or water as needed to attain a medium sauce consistency.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
25 Feb. 2026
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Brad Idzik, Panthers’ new play-caller for the offense During Canales’ first two seasons in Carolina, the offense struggled to find consistency.—
Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Currently, there's really no beating lithium-ion batteries in terms of energy density and light-weight form factors.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Feb. 2026
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Some of the figurines, which were found to have a higher information density compared with the tools, depicted human-lion hybrids, perhaps as a form of connection to or appreciation for the land’s top predator, according to the study authors.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Pro Collagen Marine Cream with SPF 30 is the ultimate 3-in-1 anti-wrinkle moisturizer that improves hydration and firmness while protecting skin from sun exposure.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The multiple firmness options are the most notable luxury details, including plush pillow top offering.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2026
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Project Silica writes data in hundreds of layers throughout the entire 2-mm thickness of the glass.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Feb. 2026
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With a nice thickness that didn't run all over the plate, and a balanced sweetness with strong maple flavors, our editors thought this would be an ideal pancake syrup.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Ropiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ropiness. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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