as in thick
being of a consistency that resists flow
viscous syrup that takes forever to pour from a narrow-neck bottle
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Recent Examples of viscous
As water evaporated, the juice was ladled from vat to vat, progressively reducing until a thick, viscous syrup remained.
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Literary Hub, 29 July 2025
Soko’s innovative Hydrogel technology, used for denim finishing, transforms water into a highly viscous state, enveloping fabrics and protecting them from aggressive agents while reducing water consumption by up to 10 times compared to traditional methods.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
The red smile in her neck pulses viscous filling down her chest, over the four letters on the plastic name badge pinned to her shirt.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 30 June 2025
Mollusk mucus is known to be five times more viscous than water.
—ArsTechnica, 28 June 2025
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Literary Hub, 29 July 2025
Soko’s innovative Hydrogel technology, used for denim finishing, transforms water into a highly viscous state, enveloping fabrics and protecting them from aggressive agents while reducing water consumption by up to 10 times compared to traditional methods.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 1 July 2025
The red smile in her neck pulses viscous filling down her chest, over the four letters on the plastic name badge pinned to her shirt.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 30 June 2025
Mollusk mucus is known to be five times more viscous than water.
—ArsTechnica, 28 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for viscous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for viscous
Adjective
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The polished sateen set boasts a thick border in six color combinations to wake up a bedroom.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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To serve, top with thick, creamy Greek yogurt and vibrant fruits of choice, like raspberries, mangoes and blueberries.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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According to San Angelo, some signs of a dirty microwave filter include if they are discolored, sticky, and/or sometimes smell like grease.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Sapodilla, a pear-like fruit that looks like a coconut, adds a malty butterscotch intensity to a sticky toffee pudding.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Cook, stirring frequently until the mixture is thick and syrupy, about 10 minutes.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Unlike a liqueur, this isn’t built on syrupy sweetness.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Viscous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscous. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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