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daub - Coat or smear (a surface) with a thick or sticky substance in a carelessly rough or liberal way

In ancient times, houses were constructed by daubing clay all over the structure in order to hold it together.

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gooey - Soft and sticky

The weird looking snack had a gooey caramel topping.

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muggy - (of the weather) unpleasantly warm and humid

The muggy weather caused Terrence to sweat through his shirt.

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gurgle - Make a hollow bubbling sound like that made by water running out of a bottle

When Sam had a big decision to make, he walked into the woods and sat by a gurgling brook to contemplate and be alone with his thoughts.

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squirt - Cause (a liquid) to be ejected from a small opening in something in a thin, fast stream or jet

An elephant's trunk is so long that it can squirt water like a fire hose.

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soggy - Wet and soft

Sasha was left with soggy cereal after she poured too much milk in the bowl.

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thaw - The melting of ice or snow, or a relaxation of political harshness or hostility

Nixon fostered better relations with Brezhnev because he felt that a thaw in the hostility between the US and Russia would be better for both countries and the world.

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soak - To make something very wet

The thunderstorm during the race soaked the runner's clothes.

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splatter - Splash with a sticky or viscous liquid

When the fountain pen exploded, the ink splattered all over the wall.

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Immerse - To submerge something completely in a liquid.

She immersed the cloth in warm water and then tried to remove the stain.

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slosh - (of liquid in a container) move irregularly with a splashing sound

The wine sloshed inside the glass as it was being poured.

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drench - Wet thoroughly; soak

The sudden rainstorm drenched Barbara's clothes, making them stick to her body.