as in uncomfortable
lacking social grace and assurance
an eminent scientist who was wooden in front of television cameras
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Recent Examples of wooden
Using alternatives to plastic utensils such as wooden, bamboo, and stainless steel options.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
Granted much of that California acreage is uninhabited forest as distinct from a dense, mostly wooden city filled with new immigrants, but that’s still eight times the size, a bigger area than than occupied by Manhattan.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
Climate change and wooden home making the situation worse
De Guzman says climate change is accelerating the extremes.
—Kirk Siegler, NPR, 12 Jan. 2025
Pitts said the cellar was hand-dug with wooden steps and nothing but dirt inside.
—Yasmeen Saadi, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
Granted much of that California acreage is uninhabited forest as distinct from a dense, mostly wooden city filled with new immigrants, but that’s still eight times the size, a bigger area than than occupied by Manhattan.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
Climate change and wooden home making the situation worse
De Guzman says climate change is accelerating the extremes.
—Kirk Siegler, NPR, 12 Jan. 2025
Pitts said the cellar was hand-dug with wooden steps and nothing but dirt inside.
—Yasmeen Saadi, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wooden
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Be realistic The most uncomfortable truth of the last few days has been how quickly firefighting efforts were overwhelmed and outmatched by the extreme fire conditions, Cohen said.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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And all of this leads to an uncomfortable but inevitable question: What happens to Bazzite now?Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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One of its stranger spinoffs was the grandiose, tactically clumsy Symbionese Liberation Army — an army of perhaps a dozen white men and women led by a black escaped convict.Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Maye represents Tomorrowland for an organization that’s desperately trying to move on from a half-decade of clumsy, disheveled yesterdays, which means his health and fitness are mighty important.Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Congress passed the law that would force a sale in April with bipartisan support as lawmakers from both parties have been uneasy over the app’s ties to China.Nik Popli, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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The addition of such real-life clips—including that of the anchor Jim McKay—gives September 5 a documentary-like feel, cleverly immersing viewers into the uneasy headspace of those inside the studio.Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Though the two might have an awkward run-in in the Love Island All-Stars Villa.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 13 Jan. 2025
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Ribas’ hands and movement were much crisper than that of Dern, whose movement was awkward and punches were slower and wilder than those of her foe.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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The rustic country club, known for its annual fireworks show, was decimated after more than 100 years.Colleen Shalby, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Inspired by the architecture of the Spanish missions, these types of houses are defined by gracious courtyards, solid white stucco walls, arcaded walkways, and rustic red tile roofs.Lauren Gallow, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Wooden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wooden. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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