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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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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
Unlike traditional nuclear reactors, ZiaCore is designed as a factory-manufacturable microreactor that emphasizes compactness, fuel efficiency, and simplified deployment.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 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 firm hopes to improve consistency for all five restaurant locations.

— Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Processing around a million or more disputes a year creates a burden on administrative tasks such as case management, assuring consistency in documentation, assuring applicants meet eligibility criteria and developing reimbursement plans.

— Christine Cooper, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of consistency

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Further clues can be found in the moon's composition, which reveals a relatively small iron core and lower density.

— Micah Hanks, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2026
After about a decade, the chaparral reaches nearly the same density as before the blaze, fire ecologists say.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of density

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In general, dermatologists recommend looking for antiaging skin care products that contain hydrating and strengthening ingredients (such as ceramides) along with ingredients, such as peptides, that can help build collagen and improve skin firmness.

— Jenny Berg, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2026
The recommended sleep setup includes a mattress topper, two pillow firmness options, a spare blanket at the foot of the bed, blackout curtains or sleep masks and a white noise machine or earplugs.

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of firmness

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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
The trays are typically two feet long and can hold hundreds of pieces of mail, depending on their size and thickness.

— Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

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