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as in evil
not conforming to a high moral standard; morally unacceptable
a wicked urge to steal just for the sake of stealing
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as in mischievous
tending to or exhibiting reckless playfulness
a wicked grin on his face when he said that
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as in unpleasant
not giving pleasure to the mind or senses
rotting eggs create a truly wicked stench caused a rash with a wicked itch
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as in dangerous
causing or capable of causing harm
a wicked insult that deeply hurt his self-esteem for many years
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as in extremely
to a great degree
we were wicked excited when our team finally won the pennant after so many years
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Recent Examples of wicked
Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 7 June 2026
In his lethal line of work, Lobo comes fortified with an arsenal of guns, blades, grenades, and a wicked titanium chain equipped with a sharp hook.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 6 June 2026
Andreeva fell behind 2-3 in the first set but proceeded to reel off four straight games, winning the first set with a wicked crosscourt backhand winner to break for 6-3.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The better-than-expected quarterly result, along with the promise of building momentum in the near future, might explain why the after-hours move isn't as wicked as that of some other software stocks in this earnings cycle.
—CNBC, 27 May 2026
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Adjective
So much so that a few of the most popular colorways sold out wicked fast.
—Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 7 June 2026
In his lethal line of work, Lobo comes fortified with an arsenal of guns, blades, grenades, and a wicked titanium chain equipped with a sharp hook.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 6 June 2026
Andreeva fell behind 2-3 in the first set but proceeded to reel off four straight games, winning the first set with a wicked crosscourt backhand winner to break for 6-3.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The better-than-expected quarterly result, along with the promise of building momentum in the near future, might explain why the after-hours move isn't as wicked as that of some other software stocks in this earnings cycle.
—CNBC, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wicked
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Zoroastrianism’s core tenets – a single God, the cosmic struggle between good and evil – are widely believed by historians to have formed the theological groundwork for the major Abrahamic religions.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Not all devices are evil, the toys realize, and even the best machines—like even the best toys—will eventually break down and get tossed aside for a shiny new model.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
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In House of the Dragon’s season 2 premiere, Aegon II brought him to a meeting where Jaehaerys II was mischievous and bored.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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The show features a wide cast of colorful characters, namely Ginger’s mother Lois (Laraine Newman), her quirky friends Dodie (Aspen Vincent) and Macie (Jackie Harris Greenberg), and her mischievous little brother Carl (Jeannie Elias).—
Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
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Fresh grass clippings are great for masking naturally unpleasant odors in the garden by simply using them to cover the offensive materials.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
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This could be an indication that the P-trap under the sink has dried out, which means water no longer blocks unpleasant smells from rising.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Others develop dangerous fluctuations in blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms because the autonomic nervous system becomes affected.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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Sometimes, the streets appear glittering; other times, seedy and dangerous.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Canada and Qatar drew their first matches, making this an extremely important opportunity for their hopes of advancing out of the group stage.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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All had extremely low omega-3 levels and at least one risk factor for dementia, such as obesity, sedentary lifestyle, high blood pressure or cholesterol.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Naim and his overly anxious single mom (Mia Wasikowska) attend rote church services in which the pastor looks to exorcise the LGBTQ+ from sinful boys who like boys and girls who like girls.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Bowing down and worshiping an idol is sinful.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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The high-quality dress can be worn all summer long, in playful hues like white and green.—
Sarah DiMuro,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Beaded sandals, in particular, strike a balance between statement-making and approachable, offering the same playful energy as the season’s beaded jewelry and bags without requiring a complete wardrobe overhaul.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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Ahead of the holiday, the City of Rancho Cordova is cracking down with much harsher penalties.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Members of his party who want even harsher border controls have splintered off to form Restore Britain, which has gained support from Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who is vociferously backing it on his X platform.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
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“Wicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wicked. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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