as in thick
being of a consistency that resists flow
viscous syrup that takes forever to pour from a narrow-neck bottle
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Recent Examples of viscous
At temperatures above 2,000 °F (1,093 °C), the radioactive compounds dissolve into the viscous glass, locking each element into a stable atomic matrix.
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New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2025
The soups are generally thickened to give them a viscous texture that sticks to the starch.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 11 Dec. 2025
These are whipped into a viscous, hydrating serum that my skin drinks up in seconds.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025
Most soluble, or viscous, fiber can absorb water and create a gel in the gut that can lead to slower gastric emptying, reduce blood sugar spikes and potentially lower cholesterol levels, according to Attia.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 15 Nov. 2025
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New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2025
The soups are generally thickened to give them a viscous texture that sticks to the starch.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 11 Dec. 2025
These are whipped into a viscous, hydrating serum that my skin drinks up in seconds.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025
Most soluble, or viscous, fiber can absorb water and create a gel in the gut that can lead to slower gastric emptying, reduce blood sugar spikes and potentially lower cholesterol levels, according to Attia.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 15 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for viscous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viscous
Adjective
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The Ukrainian military is especially keen on more supplies of thicker fishing nets.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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To Dallas’ astoundingly great luck, the arrival and rise of Cooper Flagg has been a bright ray of hope and excitement, but with Doncic back in the building the air was thick with gloom, regret and, yes, ongoing anger.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Add up to 1/4 cup remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed, if dough is too sticky.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Over the last few years, a mix of economic hurdles, like rapidly rising prices caused by sticky inflation, has helped to drive borrowers' reliance on credit cards upward and high average credit card rates have further propelled cardholders' balances upward.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Viscous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscous. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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