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Recent Examples of anorectic
Beyond that, signs' late and early parts are called anorectic and critical degrees.
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Lisa Stardust, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Lisa Stardust, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anorectic
Adjective
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Other folks smight only have enough space for a pair of anorexic goats.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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Along with icons of anorexic saints, my childhood home was a place of books.—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Owyhee County Coroner Aaron Tines said the human skeleton had hardware connecting the bones in the correct anatomical positions, in a process known as skeletal articulation.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Sep. 2025
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Archaeological evidence such as skeletal remains found at the sites of these ancient venues are helping researchers identify the species involved in the events.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In all, 12 dogs were inside, 10 of them puppies and two mama dogs, all emaciated, all living in filth, all in a single home, the Nashville Humane Association said.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
29 Aug. 2025
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Only after a court was shown video footage from inside the mine showing dozens of bodies and emaciated survivors did the government launch a rescue.—
Tommy Trenchard,
NPR,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Then a gaunt old girl lit out over the ridge, and the others broke and followed.—
Fred C. Mercer,
Outdoor Life,
14 Aug. 2025
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But the most notable departure, however, is that of gaunt, artsy Nevermore student Xavier Thorpe, who was presented as a potential love interest for Jenna Ortega's Wednesday Addams.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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When Claire first shows up, Sweeney’s haggard appearance is doubly shocking for anyone who’s seen how radiant the star looks in most roles.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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Weinstein often looked haggard and out of it — unshaven, mouth ajar, eyes bleary.—
Phoebe Eaton,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Anorectic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anorectic. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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