as in limp
not stiff in structure
the flaccid stalks of celery that had been around for far too long
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Recent Examples of flaccid
The city also predictably lost its Voter ID lawsuit after the court rebuked its flaccid charter-city arguments in the face of state election law.
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Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 2 Jan. 2026
Infant botulism can lead to bulbar palsies, hypotonia and a symmetric, descending, flaccid paralysis.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2025
If left untreated, infants may experience a progressive, flaccid paralysis that can lead to breathing difficulties and require weeks of hospitalization.
—James Powel, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Tasters agreed a meaty fillet was ideal—no wimpy, flaccid bites allowed.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
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Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 2 Jan. 2026
Infant botulism can lead to bulbar palsies, hypotonia and a symmetric, descending, flaccid paralysis.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2025
If left untreated, infants may experience a progressive, flaccid paralysis that can lead to breathing difficulties and require weeks of hospitalization.
—James Powel, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Tasters agreed a meaty fillet was ideal—no wimpy, flaccid bites allowed.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flaccid
Adjective
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The Tagovailoa era didn’t fail because Miami’s offense wasn’t innovative enough, or the defense was limp.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Best Deals at the Quince Sale If your current towels are limp, scratchy, or just plain uninspired, Quince’s Turkish Classic Bath towels are an instant bathroom upgrade.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The dough is topped moderately so the sauce and toppings don’t make the crust soggy or floppy.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Graham later donned a floppy Wallaroo canvas sunhat and oversized black cat-eye Le Specs sunglasses while lounging in beach chairs with Civetta, who shielded his eyes with black shades.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Flaccid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaccid. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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