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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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as in to keep (to)
to give steadfast support to
thanks for sticking with me after all my other so-called friends turned their backs the governor has sworn to stick to his campaign promises
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Recent Examples of stick
Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Cut up old microfiber cloths and stick them under heavy plant pots.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2025
Stewart Savin, Architectural Digest, 20 May 2025
The latter will keep your stick vacuum standing upright, and is compatible with Dyson models including the V6, V7, V8, V10, V11, V12, V15, and G5.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025
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Verb
Ukraine has said its ready for peace but a sticking point in talks has been the Russian annexation of Crimea.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Cut up old microfiber cloths and stick them under heavy plant pots.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
All in all, this cordless stick vacuum makes my weekly chore a bit less daunting, and that makes a big difference to me.
—Stewart Savin, Architectural Digest, 20 May 2025
The latter will keep your stick vacuum standing upright, and is compatible with Dyson models including the V6, V7, V8, V10, V11, V12, V15, and G5.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick
Noun
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While investors have their fingers crossed for a soft landing by the U.S. economy, how bad can things get if there is another recession?—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The oldest of the three, wearing bracelets and rings on all fingers, held a framed photo of her mother dressed in an Army uniform.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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The sea lions, the clam chowder, the sunny weather and surfers all will be there.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
24 May 2025
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But, of course, Flannery’s favorite look for Baby Billy is his clam costume.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Stewart quickly became a lineup staple on vault, bars, and beam in her freshman season for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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One repeatedly wielded its intense beams of radiation at the other, dispersing gas clouds and weakening its opponent’s ability to form new stars.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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Police said an argument escalated to violence, and the victim suffered multiple stab wounds.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2025
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The sheriff's office said deputies responded to an assault at around 8 p.m. on Sunday on Fair Oaks Boulevard, where the victim was found on the ground in the parking lot with multiple stab wounds.—
Elizabeth Pritchett,
FOXNews.com,
21 May 2025
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Taking in floating icebergs and immense glaciers from the water level puts the size and magnitude of these incredible ice features into sharp perspective.—
Katherine Alex Beaven,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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According to estimates, the iceberg will now melt as a faster rate after losing much of its initial mass.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
Noun
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In late 2022, BBC Studios Productions had taken a 25 percent stake in the company.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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As that stack grows to include 6G and quantum, U.S. global infrastructure leadership is at stake.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The demonstrations captured national attention and became a turning point in the push for LGBTQ civil rights.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
28 May 2025
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Jalen Williams scored 34 points, while Chet Holmgren added 21 points, seven rebounds and three blocks in a statement game in his hometown that helped the Thunder hold off several pushes by the T'Wolves to tie the series.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
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Imagine spending $3,000 on Nvidia’s latest GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card only to unbox a pile of backpacks instead.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
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And another with Putin’s head on top of a pile of poop.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
29 May 2025
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“Stick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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