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as in thick
being of a consistency that resists flow
honey that turned even more viscid in the cold
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Recent Examples of viscid
What didn’t end up in a New Orleanian’s blood ended up filling every pothole in the Quarter—a bubbly black tarn of viscid vice.
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Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
The milk white wrapper engulfs the filling in a viscid, slime-like dough that’s magnificently stretchy and fun to eat.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2023
Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 7 May 2024
The milk white wrapper engulfs the filling in a viscid, slime-like dough that’s magnificently stretchy and fun to eat.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viscid
Adjective
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Unlike thick denim, these pants have a summer-friendly fabric, so your legs can breathe instead of developing pools of sweat.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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That’s because its light must travel through a thicker layer of atmosphere near the horizon.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your specific brand, because adhesive chemistry and wear time vary.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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For wearers whose sensors regularly peel up early, adhesive overpatches can extend wear time.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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The texture is robust and viscous.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The soluble fiber in oats, particularly the polysaccharide beta-glucan, forms a viscous gel in the digestive tract.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
22 May 2026
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 non-stick skillet for delicate foods (eggs, omelets, fish) and sticky batters (pancakes).—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Viscid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscid. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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