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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
Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 16 July 2025
Motion controllers connect to drones — typically DJI FPV drones — allowing pilots to move the entire controller to turn the drone and adjust altitude rather than using control sticks.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 14 July 2025
Robert E. Siegel, CNBC, 26 June 2025
Jeannot didn’t stick in Tampa and has never come close to matching that one wild season, in part because his opportunity, both with the Lightning and the Kings, plummeted.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 17 June 2025
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Verb
Ants on a log typically consists of peanut butter and raisins spread out on a celery stick.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 16 July 2025
Motion controllers connect to drones — typically DJI FPV drones — allowing pilots to move the entire controller to turn the drone and adjust altitude rather than using control sticks.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 14 July 2025
Noun
Resist the urge to stick exclusively with people from the same background who all see the world the same way.
—Robert E. Siegel, CNBC, 26 June 2025
Jeannot didn’t stick in Tampa and has never come close to matching that one wild season, in part because his opportunity, both with the Lightning and the Kings, plummeted.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick
Verb
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That means all organizations should take note of this deadline and adhere if possible.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Authorities urged the public to monitor updates and adhere strictly to safety instructions issued during this period.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 June 2025
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But the 2025 grades put Brookshire Elementary School in Winter Park in an uncomfortable spotlight.—
Zoey Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Cayley put her deposit down in February and traveled to Turkey in May.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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The students -- roommates Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen and Xana Kernodle, and Kernodle's boyfriend, Ethan Chapin -- were stabbed to death at the girls' off-campus house on Nov. 13, 2022.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
24 July 2025
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Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves were stabbed to death in the middle of the night at their off-campus residence.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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The Euro 2025 quarter-finals had late drama, with Italy squeezing past Norway, a comeback out of nowhere from England, and a farcical penalty shootout win over Sweden.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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In particular, the price of rice has doubled, squeezing many household budgets despite government handouts.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
20 July 2025
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This isn’t the time to point fingers or assign blame.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
26 July 2025
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Taylor Heinicke visibly tensed the moment the ball left his fingers.—
Devon Henderson,
Oc Register,
25 July 2025
Noun
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New England classics like lobster rolls and clam chowder can be found at local haunts like Homeport and Larsen’s Fish Market.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
27 June 2025
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One of the more unexpected offerings is the Rhode Island-style clam chowder, made with a clear broth instead of cream.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Inside was an open-plan kitchen, new bathrooms, exposed beams, a laundry room, floor-to-ceiling windows and a second-floor, street-facing balcony.—
Thomas Fuller,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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Palm trees act as a privacy buffer at the front of the double-gated home, while four rows of vertical wooden beams, presented to dramatic effect by golden uplighting, make a bold first impression from the driveway.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 July 2025
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The reform push came with support from a host of civic groups, including the League of Women Voters of Chicago, the Better Government Association, the Chicago Council of Lawyers and the Union League Club of Chicago.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Despite the push, one group of taxpayers may be out of luck: American taxpayers living abroad.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Stick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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