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a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports
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The football squad trained hard before the championship match.
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an ideal or admirable group of friends or team that others aspire to be like
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team, crew, group, unit, party
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football squad, police squad, squad member, training squad
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a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles
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The table has a square shape.
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square shape, square table, square room
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to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it
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She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.
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press, compress, crush, squish
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release, loosen, uncompress
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to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object
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He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.
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stab wound, stabbed in the back, stabbed with a knife
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the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness
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Political stability is essential for economic growth.
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steadiness, firmness, balance, security
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instability, unsteadiness, volatility
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financial stability, political stability, emotional stability, job stability
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to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly
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The government took measures to stabilize the economy.
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to bring a situation under control or make it steady
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steady, secure, balance, fix, support
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destabilize, weaken, disrupt
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/ˈsteɪ.bəl/
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firmly fixed or not likely to change; also a building where horses are kept
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Her condition is stable after the operation.
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a state of being steady and not worsening
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steady, secure, firm, constant, balanced
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stable economy, stable relationship, stable job, stable environment
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a group of employees working together in an organization
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The staff at the hospital are very helpful.
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employees, team, workforce, personnel
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staff members, staff meeting, hospital staff
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a raised platform or area for performances or presentations
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The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his speech.
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platform, podium, stage area
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on stage, stage performance, stage presence
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a step or set of steps leading from one level to another
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He tripped on the stair and fell down.
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step, staircase, flight of stairs
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climb the stairs, fall down the stairs
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A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.
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He has a major stake in the new company.
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at risk; in danger of being lost
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share, investment, risk, interest, bet
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security, certainty, safety
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stake in, at stake, high stakes, stake money
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to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand
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The car stalled on the way to the office.
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delay, stop, halt, linger
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stall a car, market stall, food stall, engine stalled
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To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.
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She stamped her foot in frustration.
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To put an end to something harmful or undesirable.
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imprint, seal, stomp, crush
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stamp out, stamp duty, stamp collector, stamp approval
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a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue
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The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.
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to adopt a definite position or opinion on a subject
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position, viewpoint, attitude, perspective, opinion
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firm stance, political stance, defensive stance, moral stance
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to be in an upright position; to tolerate or endure
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Please stand up when the teacher enters.
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rise, upright, endure, tolerate
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stand up, stand still, stand by, stand for, take a stand
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a level of quality or achievement, or a measure of comparison
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This car meets all the safety standards.
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norm, criterion, benchmark, measure
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high standard, industry standard, minimum standard
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status, reputation, or position; also the act of being upright on the feet
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He has high standing in the community for his charity work.
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having a good reputation or status
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status, reputation, position, rank, stature
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disrepute, dishonor, disgrace
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social standing, legal standing, good standing, standing order
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a luminous point in the night sky, a famous person
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The movie star smiled for the cameras.
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a meteor that appears to move rapidly across the sky
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celebrity, icon, luminary, celebrity
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movie star, film star, shooting star
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/stɑːrk/
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Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.
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The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.
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The harsh or unpleasant truth.
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severe, harsh, bleak, plain, absolute
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stark contrast, stark difference, stark reality, stark warning
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To begin doing something; to commence.
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They will start the meeting at 10 a.m.
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To begin again from nothing.
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begin, commence, initiate, launch, open
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start a business, start a meeting, start working, start again
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a particular condition or situation; a government or political entity
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The country is in a state of emergency.
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condition, situation, phase, territory
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state of mind, state of emergency, in a state
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a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing; an official account of facts
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The CEO issued a statement about the company's future plans.
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declaration, announcement, report, account
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official statement, press statement, financial statement, witness statement
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a place where a particular service is provided, especially for transportation
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We arrived at the station just in time for the train.
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terminal, depot, stop, hub
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wilderness, desolate place
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train station, bus station, police station, gas station
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relating to the use or analysis of numerical data
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The report provides statistical data about population growth.
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numerical, analytical, quantitative, data-based
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statistical analysis, statistical data, statistical method, statistical model
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the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data
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The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.
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data, figures, analytics, metrics
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anecdote, singular, outlier
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statistical analysis, statistical data, statistical model, collection of statistics
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a carved or cast figure of a person or animal, especially one that is life-size or larger
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They built a statue of the national hero in the city square.
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sculpture, figure, effigy, monument, idol
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statue of liberty, bronze statue, marble statue, giant statue
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the social or professional position or condition of someone or something
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His social status improved after the promotion.
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rank, position, standing, condition
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low status, insignificance
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high status, social status, professional status
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verb
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to remain in the same place; to continue being
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Please stay here until I return.
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remain, continue, wait, linger
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stay home, stay calm, stay away, stay up, stay put
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in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing
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The company's profits have been increasing steadily.
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consistently, gradually, continuously, regularly
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suddenly, irregularly, inconsistently
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grow steadily, increase steadily, rise steadily, work steadily
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firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly
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He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.
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extremely stable and reliable
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stable, firm, constant, fixed, reliable
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unstable, unsteady, shaky
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steady job, steady growth, steady hand, steady pace
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to take something without permission or right
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He tried to steal my wallet while I wasn't looking.
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to charm or captivate someone
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rob, pilfer, loot, snatch
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steal money, steal a car, steal from, steal away
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/stiːm/
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the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam
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The kettle was steaming on the stove.
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to release pent-up energy or emotions
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vapor, mist, fume, moisture, fog
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steam engine, steam room, steam bath, hot steam
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a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon
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The building was made from steel to ensure its durability.
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steel structure, steel bar, stainless steel, steel frame
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Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).
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The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.
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Very high or excessive cost.
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sharp, precipitous, abrupt, high, costly
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steep hill, steep slope, steep climb, steep price
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to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person
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He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.
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to avoid someone or something
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guide, direct, navigate, control, pilot
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steer the ship, steer the conversation, steer direction
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Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.
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The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.
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To stop or reduce something from increasing or spreading.
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stalk, trunk, branch, stop, halt
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stem of a flower, stem cells, stem from, stem the tide
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a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position
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She took a step towards the door.
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to make progress or move ahead
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stride, pace, move, footstep
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step forward, step down, take a step, step by step
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/ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/
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A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
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It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
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cliché, generalization, label, prejudice, bias
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individuality, uniqueness
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cultural stereotype, gender stereotype, break stereotypes
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/stɪk/
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to adhere or attach something to a surface
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The glue will stick to the paper.
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adhere, cling, fasten, bond
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stick to, stick with, stick out, stick together
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having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with
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The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.
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to remain firm in your beliefs or decisions
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tacky, adhesive, clingy, gooey
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slippery, smooth
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sticky note, sticky situation, sticky surface, sticky fingers
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rigid, difficult to bend or move
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After the long run, his legs felt very stiff.
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strong or difficult competition
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rigid, firm, inflexible, hard, tense
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not moving or making a sound
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The water was still, reflecting the sky.
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quiet or calm people often have deep thoughts or feelings
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motionless, calm, quiet, serene
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still life, still water, still moment, still image
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To encourage development, activity, or interest in something.
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The teacher used pictures to stimulate the students' imagination.
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to encourage development or increase
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encourage, activate, motivate, inspire, excite
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dull, suppress, discourage
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stimulate growth, stimulate demand, stimulate imagination, stimulate interest
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Something that causes a reaction, activity, or growth.
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The bonus acted as a stimulus for better performance.
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government actions to encourage economic growth
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incentive, spur, motivation, encouragement, trigger
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economic stimulus, strong stimulus, external stimulus, direct stimulus
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to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
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The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
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pierce, prick, bite, hurt
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soothe, heal, comfort, relieve
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bee sting, wasp sting, sting painfully, sting sharply, nettle sting
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to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid
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She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.
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mix, agitate, shake, blend
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stir the soup, stir the pot, stir emotions
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