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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
Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 11 Jan. 2026
Waiting a day or two to publicly support Hughes could have left him stuck in the moment, especially as younger, less experienced players can sometimes feel overwhelmed, Kirkman said.
—Elise Devlin, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
At the short end of this mysterious stick is Malik.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Winter can be a tough season for kids, who feel restless stuck inside in the cold.
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The cordless stick vacuum also mirrors the look of a futuristic Dyson at a much lower price point.
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Painting indoors during the winter can be a productive way to refresh your space, but temperature and indoor conditions play a major role in how well the paint adheres and dries.—
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With semi-precious stones, they are adhered with glue and the bond will wear down over time.—
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With her signature long waves gathered into a subtle bun at the nape of her neck, this style puts the focus on the sculptural wave framing Seyfried's face opposite a deep side part.—
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Jalen Brunson's running layup put New York up 72-62 early in the third quarter but the Blazers chipped away, pulling within 90-88 early in the fourth.—
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The woman who was stabbed is in stable condition, and the man is in critical condition, the spokesperson said.—
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Early the following morning, Anaheim police officers responded to the intersection of Santa Ana and Helena streets after witnesses reported seeing two men chasing Reyes and one of them stabbing him.—
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The Panthers squeezed a few end-of-career seasons out of guys such as Dino Ciccarelli and Igor Larionov.—
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Instead, 2026 is about building both stylish and sensible outfits that can take you from the airport to the streets with maximum versatility without ever squeezing into tight, form-fitting fabric.—
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As Webster repeatedly jabbed his finger, Rathbun met it with his left hand, as if trying to swat him away.—
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Even if all that remained was a single tooth or a pinky finger, that person deserved a marker and a name.—
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The second course comes with a clam chowder or elote street corn soup.—
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Du identified bristleworms, gastropods, clams, tubeworms and other organisms living in the extreme depths, supported not by sunlight but chemosynthetic microbes drawing energy from methane and sulfide seeping through the ocean floor.—
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Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on.—
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Using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights.—
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Alberto later credited Fernando for giving him the push to choose Indiana.—
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The strategy reflects McDonald's broader push to lean on nostalgia and popular partnerships to drive traffic and loyalty at a time when consumers are growing more cautious about spending, the outlet reported, citing a recent earnings call.—
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“Stick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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