as in consistency
the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing
conducted an experiment to determine the viscosity of motor oil
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Recent Examples of viscosity
Treating teatime like a wine tasting by noticing the tannins, flavor notes, and the viscosity of what’s in your cup is a great way to develop your palate.
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Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2025
Despite its inherent maximalism—the visual complexity of piled-high ingredients of varying textures and colors and temperatures and viscosities—a sundae is the most emotionally simple of desserts, and the most honest.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 25 May 2025
Vehicles that pass inspection will receive a higher viscosity oil, which also requires a new oil fill cap, an oil filter replacement, and an owner's manual insert.
—Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Vehicles that pass inspections will receive a new oil fill cap, higher viscosity oil, oil filter replacement and an update to their owner's manual, also free of charge.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
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Oset Babür-Winter, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2025
Despite its inherent maximalism—the visual complexity of piled-high ingredients of varying textures and colors and temperatures and viscosities—a sundae is the most emotionally simple of desserts, and the most honest.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 25 May 2025
Vehicles that pass inspection will receive a higher viscosity oil, which also requires a new oil fill cap, an oil filter replacement, and an owner's manual insert.
—Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Vehicles that pass inspections will receive a new oil fill cap, higher viscosity oil, oil filter replacement and an update to their owner's manual, also free of charge.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viscosity
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As many fans celebrated Amaya for her consistency, confidence, and authenticity throughout the season, others argued Bryan — who joined the villa during Casa Amor — didn’t contribute equally to the relationship.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
14 July 2025
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The model includes in-district support and regional collaboration to ensure consistency and sustainability.—
Charlene M. Russell-Tucker,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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The success from the Chicago Cubs this season can be attributed to several different things: the presence of Kyle Tucker in the lineup, the emergence of Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki as two of the biggest run producers in the league, or even the consistence of the starting rotation.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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These blushes have soft, creamy, and looser consistences that people use for a more dewy, glowy look, but there’s nothing like the natural finish that a powder blush provides.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2025
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The pulses appear to exert varying pressure that pushes on each rift zone differently, depending on the way the rift moves and the thickness of the crust on either side.—
Nora Bradford,
Scientific American,
7 July 2025
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If these specs are accurate, the unfolded thickness of the device is only slightly thinner (by 0.01 inches) than the previous model, while the new phone will actually be slightly heavier than its predecessor (by 0.03 ounces).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 July 2025
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“Viscosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscosity. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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