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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
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Inside, instead of a traditional flimsy insole, there’s a removable thick layer of PEBA foam resting directly on the carbon fiber plate.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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This was achieved through the installation of a stronger carbon fiber cross-brace between the front shock towers and a thicker undertray bolted beneath the engine.Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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To keep your favorite tools handy without the fuss, these adhesive cord organizers can save the day.Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2024
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The set of lights comes with adhesive strips that attach to the wall—one side is sticky like tape and the other side is magnetic.Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
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As my lovely colleagues have astutely pointed out, lip oils are everywhere right now; some are viscous, while others skew slick and liquidy.Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 19 Jan. 2024
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The Tequila is full-bodied on the palate, with an oily, viscous quality.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Of course, anyone with a low tolerance for sugary sweet, sometimes sticky sentimentality would want to suck on a pack of lemons afterwards.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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To avoid a potentially sticky situation, go with one of these six leak-free options.Catherine Garcia, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Viscid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscid. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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