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
As water evaporated, the juice was ladled from vat to vat, progressively reducing until a thick, viscous syrup remained.
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Literary Hub, 29 July 2025
In its natural form, often called crude oil, petroleum is a dark viscous substance sometimes tinted yellow.
—Ian Rose, JSTOR Daily, 23 July 2025
What is high-fructose corn syrup? High-fructose corn syrup is a viscous, sugary substance made from corn starch.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 18 July 2025
Soko’s innovative Hydrogel technology, used for denim finishing, transforms water into a highly viscous state, enveloping fabrics and protecting them from aggressive agents while reducing water consumption by up to 10 times compared to traditional methods.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for viscous
Literary Hub, 29 July 2025
In its natural form, often called crude oil, petroleum is a dark viscous substance sometimes tinted yellow.
—Ian Rose, JSTOR Daily, 23 July 2025
What is high-fructose corn syrup? High-fructose corn syrup is a viscous, sugary substance made from corn starch.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 18 July 2025
Soko’s innovative Hydrogel technology, used for denim finishing, transforms water into a highly viscous state, enveloping fabrics and protecting them from aggressive agents while reducing water consumption by up to 10 times compared to traditional methods.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for viscous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viscous
Adjective
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The polished sateen set boasts a thick border in six color combinations to wake up a bedroom.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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To serve, top with thick, creamy Greek yogurt and vibrant fruits of choice, like raspberries, mangoes and blueberries.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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According to San Angelo, some signs of a dirty microwave filter include if they are discolored, sticky, and/or sometimes smell like grease.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Sapodilla, a pear-like fruit that looks like a coconut, adds a malty butterscotch intensity to a sticky toffee pudding.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Cook, stirring frequently until the mixture is thick and syrupy, about 10 minutes.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Unlike a liqueur, this isn’t built on syrupy sweetness.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Viscous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscous. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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