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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thistly
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There’s also the possibility of overindulging fan excitement for beloved characters, a world where Patricia turns into a less prickly, more easily lovable character, trading her off-kilter pointiness for something smoother and more flattering.
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Still, a square between Venus and Chiron could make mundane conversations more prickly than usual, especially around work, wellness or responsibilities.
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Across Washington and Oregon, jagged walls of blackberry brambles choke out nearly every hiking trail, highway shoulder, and vacant lot in the region.
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Why does Orange County have so many families living on the jagged edges of the local economy?
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This case largely skirts around thorny issues regarding whether a state might have jurisdiction over a federal project, instead alleging that the federal government is breaking its own rules.
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Hatcher — a Pomo shape-shifter who dodges prejudice by passing as Mexican in the novel — is a thorny protagonist, often cunning, scheming and unforgiving.
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Investing in a decadent body butter is like upgrading your flimsy blanket to a plush throw or changing scratchy sheets for a luxurious cotton set—the small change makes a huge difference in your life.
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The often scratchy, historically fascinating recordings are given an audio backdrop of a keyboard/percussion score performed by Shortell.
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“Thistly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thistly. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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