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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 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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as in clam
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Recent Examples of stick
Eduardo Razo, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
But being a stick in the mud isn’t either.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
As Prater raises his weapon to fire at Dexter, Harrison sticks the syringe deep inside his chest.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 5 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Along with the expectations of being the Longhorns' starter this season, Manning has to live up to his last name, so his measuring stick of success is vastly different than the typical college football starting quarterback.
—Eduardo Razo, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
But being a stick in the mud isn’t either.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
And that has stuck pretty much ever since.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
As Prater raises his weapon to fire at Dexter, Harrison sticks the syringe deep inside his chest.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick
Noun
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New pimple patch on finger featuring a specialized array of tiny spikes.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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The intensifying boos from the crowd blocked the sound from the players, but Ostapenko could be seen pointing her finger at Townsend repeatedly afterwards.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Exercises like wall-sits, clam shells, step-ups, and Romanian deadlifts target the knees and surrounding muscles to improve strength and stability.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
2 Sep. 2025
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The menu features flatbreads, sandwiches and appetizers such as French dip sliders and Boston favorites, including clam chowder and lobster rolls.—
David J. Bohnet,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Never use your high-beam lights.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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These rooms include the trash compactor, Princess Leia’s prison cell and the tractor beam control room from A New Hope, and Emperor Palpatine’s throne room as seen in Return of the Jedi.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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All had suffered multiple stab wounds.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Flock’s first stab at that mission will be in customers’ hands come August.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Scambos says this is part of the normal life cycle of icebergs, something that's been happening for millennia, and doesn't appear to be part of climate change.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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Meijers explained the circumstances that led to the iceberg’s breakup.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Padre gained his second Del Mar stakes win this month in just his third start on this side of the Atlantic.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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There’s still a lot at stake and a lot to learn.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mustafa was inside a gym talking about the Eagles’ tush push sticking around despite efforts to ban the play.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Xi has been on a diplomatic push, following a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit with a massive military parade tomorrow, intended to showcase China’s growing heft.—
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semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Remove wood piles and clutter, seal cracks and leaks, and keep your floors, counters, and appliances clean to prevent pests from entering.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
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Making its debut at IFA this year, the Roborock Curv 2 Pro can raise itself even higher than its predecessor to clear plushy carpets or lower itself down for a better clean on low-pile rugs.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Stick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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