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also spikey
as in barbed
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Recent Examples of spiky
These ads document the EV arms race playing out right now as companies beef up their electric offerings with higher profiles, spikier bodies, and more imposing grilles.
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Curbed, 8 Feb. 2023
And the finale, two lobsters — brown and spikier than their US relativesbut much sweeter, more like crab — split in half and over what must be a pound of spaghetti.
—Helene Stapinski, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Mar. 2023
Romeo, played on this preview night by understudy Brandon Antonio, becomes a deliciously dim himbo, and Wolfe, as a Renaissance housewife desperate to breathe the air out there, brings a great, spiky irreverence to her disgruntled Anne.
—Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 18 Nov. 2022
Lakefront homes in Ontario were encased in a thick, spiky coat of ice after last weekend’s blizzard whipped frigid waves on shore.
—Angela Fritz, CNN, 29 Dec. 2022
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Curbed, 8 Feb. 2023
And the finale, two lobsters — brown and spikier than their US relativesbut much sweeter, more like crab — split in half and over what must be a pound of spaghetti.
—Helene Stapinski, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Mar. 2023
Romeo, played on this preview night by understudy Brandon Antonio, becomes a deliciously dim himbo, and Wolfe, as a Renaissance housewife desperate to breathe the air out there, brings a great, spiky irreverence to her disgruntled Anne.
—Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 18 Nov. 2022
Lakefront homes in Ontario were encased in a thick, spiky coat of ice after last weekend’s blizzard whipped frigid waves on shore.
—Angela Fritz, CNN, 29 Dec. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiky
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One woman applied a dolphin design to her face; one of the men in the group got a barbed wire design running across his neck; while the pick of the bunch saw another of the guys opt for an Illuminati-style pyramid tattoo on his forehead.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Under the glaring sun, people poured toward the notorious facility north of Damascus, as traffic stretched for miles and some left their cars to walk the last stretch uphill, past barbed wire fences and watchtowers.Clarissa Ward, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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There are so many wonderfully caustic plotlines in this perfect 30 Rock episode.Esther Zuckerman, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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Cher is a bracing read, peppered with caustic quips and self-effacing anecdotes, but fundamentally frank.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
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All of it might have been intended as satire, but as Katy Perry learned this year, sometimes the sardonic is just stupid.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Indeed, the Australian writer-director laces the film’s many tall tales — like how Pinky’s second husband was eaten by a crocodile right in front of her eyes — with sardonic humor meant to mollify and entertain in equal measure.Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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But the relationship between Trump and Powell turned sour, with Trump frequently attacking the Fed and its chief during his first term in office.Nathan Layne, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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In this recipe, homemade bite-sized meatballs are coated in a tangy, glossy glaze that's a little bit sweet and a bit sour too.Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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The writing across all of these works is vivid, acerbic, unflinching.Negar Azimi, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
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Well, multi-hyphenate artist Cole Escola plays Mary Todd Lincoln as an acerbic alcoholic who cares way more about achieving a career as a cabaret singer than whether her husband (Conrad Ricamora) wins the ongoing Civil War.EW Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Garlic Known for its pungent taste and odor, garlic is a popular ingredient in many cuisines.Johna Burdeos, Health, 30 Nov. 2024
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In the herb's fresh form, bay leaves taste bitter and pungent, but when dried, the herb has a more aromatic flavor, similar to thyme and oregano.Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
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The comment quickly spread like wildfire online, causing much confusion about if his comment was sarcastic or a dig at the country crooner.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 22 Nov. 2024
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While the main cast all reprised their roles, Rapp’s Leighton Murray, the ultra-wealthy, sarcastic sorority girl whose journey of self-discovery was central to the first two seasons, is bidding her farewell.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Soil Composition The Christmas cactus prefers a well-draining soil that is neutral or acidic.Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Plus, the enamel can handle acidic pan sauces that would jeopardize the seasoning of a regular cast iron.Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Spiky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiky. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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