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Adjective
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As Halloween approaches, investors seem fearful that good credit performance may be more trick than treat.—
Telis Demos,
WSJ,
21 Oct. 2022 -
If the high cost of it all is more trick than treat for you, here are several ways to turn your already smart home into a spook-tacularly genius haunted house.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA TODAY,
28 Oct. 2021
Adjective
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But when rains fall heavily between November and April, sticky clay soils make traveling around it tricky.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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One of the trickiest parts for the Secret Service is trying to anticipate the lone wolf who might suddenly show up at an event, or approach the White House gates.—
Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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In the case that led to the large sanction, Quinn Emanuel’s client Natera needed to show that science backed up the advertising statements its rival Guardant alleged were false and misleading, Chen noted in his order.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Job descriptions are too rigid and titles are often misleading and neither tends to truly capture what people actually do.—
Keith Ferrazzi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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This turn of events gives the crafty Lili an idea.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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The assignment fell on Arvada West crafty lefty Cole Eisenreich.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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For most of the day, the wily right-hander was even better than just quality.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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The wily old veteran still has the athleticism needed when plays break down, but his success has hinged more on his reads.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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What could be more cunning and disgusting than training dogs to commit anal rape?—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
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Dano’s static line delivery gets used for a chilling but laconic effect as his character’s cunning political negotiations lead to deadly outcomes.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Houston The Cougars retained their two best players (quarterback Conner Weigman, wide receiver Amare Thomas) and did a sneaky good job of finding fits in the portal to add to a team that went 10-3 last year.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Oven Mitts Like reusable grocery bags, oven mitts, and pot holders are a sneaky source of bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The collection is highly versatile, offering both subtle nods to the sport and head-to-toe outfits, all created in a patriotic color palette of red, white and a variety of blues.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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The actress, also known for Todd Haynes' film May December, later comments on that subtle addition in a May 2026 interview.—
Entertainment Weekly,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
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“Trickish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trickish. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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