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as in to put
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
you can stick that box in the corner until I figure out where to put everything
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as in to stab
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
could hardly feel the needle when the nurse stuck my arm with it
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as in to squeeze
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
she got stuck by an unscrupulous seller while using the online auction site
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as in clam
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Recent Examples of stick
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Feb. 2025
Sometimes, the losses outweigh the gains, and that’s a signal to stick it out a bit longer.
—Nono Bokete, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025
Gerber recalls teething sticks over choking concern Baby food maker Gerber has recalled and discontinued one of its products that could pose a potential choking hazard for babies and toddlers.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 4 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The tracking the hip part is really important, because Saquon can stick his foot in the ground and cut back.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Feb. 2025
Sometimes, the losses outweigh the gains, and that’s a signal to stick it out a bit longer.
—Nono Bokete, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
Scan the shelves for other fun treats like cactus sticks and chile-lime crickets.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025
Gerber recalls teething sticks over choking concern Baby food maker Gerber has recalled and discontinued one of its products that could pose a potential choking hazard for babies and toddlers.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick
Verb
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Dredge chicken, one piece at a time, in panko, pressing to adhere panko to mayonnaise.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Feb. 2025
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Sprinkle chicken with flour mixture until evenly coated, pressing to adhere; set aside.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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However, after becoming the first man to stop Zhang, the boxing world has no choice but to put some respect on the 32-year-old German’s name.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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In his writings on the Peloponnesian War between Sparta and Athens for dominance in the Hellenic world, Thucydides remarked on the causes of an uprising in the city of Corcyra, where proponents of democracy overthrew a wealthy ruling class and put many of them to death.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
22 Feb. 2025
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An off-duty Cal Fire captain was found fatally stabbed inside her Ramona home Monday evening, and sheriff’s detectives are investigating the homicide as a possible domestic violence case, officials said.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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Jevon Tyrese Fletcher, 26, is accused of stabbing the victims multiple times inside an apartment in the 400 block of Meloy Road Saturday night, NBC Connecticut reported.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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These are dunked in grapefruit ponzu or spicy kimchi dressing or simply squeezed with lemon.—
John Metcalfe,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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It’s further squeezed by competition from others in the space, including Etsy, Michael’s and Hobby Lobby, as well as big-box and online retailers such as Amazon and Walmart.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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Simply swipe on, and blur out the edges with your finger.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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He's had fingers, toes, tibia, fibula, ankle, coccyx, ribs, shattered his elbow, sternum.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Other species, including Pacific herring, Dungeness crab, Pismo clam, market squid, California spiny lobster, and pink shrimp, may also reach critical vulnerability levels if climate impacts intensify.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
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Menu items include sea urchin bruschettas, fresh clams, and oodles of oysters, all served on communal wooden tables overlooking the vineyards.—
Travel + Leisure Staff,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2025
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The software can cause an error in the low power controller that makes the headlight shutters close over the high and low beams while driving.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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To optimize the now 5,500-square-foot layout, Churchill demolished a dangerous secondary stair, freeing the hayloft level to become the generous primary suite, where Hammel extended original timber barn framing with reclaimed sawn softwood beams.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
17 Feb. 2025
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As part of that cash-savings push, his lieutenants have swept through numerous government agencies and President Donald Trump’s administration has fired thousands of federal employees.—
Joedy McCreary,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The push for Ukraine to hold elections was agreed upon by Russia and the U.S. during talks in Riyadh as part of a three-stage plan to achieve peace.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Stick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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