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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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as in to keep (to)
to give steadfast support to
thanks for sticking with me after all my other so-called friends turned their backs the governor has sworn to stick to his campaign promises
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Recent Examples of stick
Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Nov. 2024
Like most Dyson stick vacuums, it can be easily converted to a handheld vacuum, too, for cleaning furniture, cars, and more.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Malia Griggs, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
There are discounts galore on all sorts of models, including cordless stick vacuums, upright gadgets, robots, and handheld devices that are great for tight spaces.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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So, hopefully, this one will have some sticking power for a lot of people.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Nov. 2024
Like most Dyson stick vacuums, it can be easily converted to a handheld vacuum, too, for cleaning furniture, cars, and more.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
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The popular company rarely has sales, but luckily for you, its best-selling hair care tools, cordless stick vacuums, air purifiers, and hair dryers are massively marked down as part of 2024’s Black Friday sale.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
There are discounts galore on all sorts of models, including cordless stick vacuums, upright gadgets, robots, and handheld devices that are great for tight spaces.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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My role has not been to judge or point fingers at any party involved in this unfortunate situation.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Not very long after that, his assistant came by and numbed my daughter’s finger with novocaine.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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And those foods are as varied as America itself: baked ham, roasted turkey (or goose), prime rib, crown roast, lasagna, rack of lamb, pizza, chili, clam chowder and tamales, to name a few.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Oysters, mussels, scallops and clams feed by filtering plankton out of the water.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
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The centerpiece is a floor-to-ceiling bluestone fireplace that’s surrounded by huge windows, skylights, and wooden beams.Clio Chang, Curbed, 13 Dec. 2024
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Customer Razan Rashidi orders her tea with a celebratory phrase in Arabic, and the men manning the counter beam, telling her that on this day of liberation, tea for a fellow Syrian is free.Rob Schmitz, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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Two other people suffered non-fatal stab wounds. Nov. 14: A driver was shot by police after hitting an officer with an SUV in a CVS parking lot on North Meridian Street.Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Dec. 2024
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An autopsy Saturday confirmed that a woman found with multiple stab wounds in northwest suburban Des Plaines died from a homicide, authorities said.Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 2024
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This type of ice has formed under immense pressure over the years, contributing to the iceberg's striking appearance.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Get The Recipe Honestly, that's just the tip of my holiday cooking iceberg.Josh Miller, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
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Both Geely Auto and Volvo own stakes in Polestar, a Swedish manufacturer dedicated to EVs.Nicholas Gordon, Fortune Asia, 18 Dec. 2024
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Toyota has taken stakes in Subaru Corp., Suzuki Motor Corp. and Mazda Motor Corp., creating a powerhouse of brands backed by its top-notch credit rating.Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
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The office had only opened in July as part of a wider push by the U.S. to expand its Pacific presence to counter China’s burgeoning influence in the region.Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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Republicans are slated to hold a trifecta in Washington in the new year, prompting a push for a younger crop of Democratic committee leaders to counter Republican efforts.Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Large numbers of new people coming into the home and descending on piles of food and Christmas decorations easily trigger anxious dogs − and worst-case scenario, someone could get bit or your dog could eat something dangerous.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Decked out in glittery gold flowers and yellow lights, the trees are surrounded by piles of new and unwrapped toys.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Stick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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