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Recent Examples of anorexic
From much of the plaza, yet another anorexic supertall for squillionaires, rising at 29th Street, now blots it out.
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Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2023
The anorexic girl is a victim of improper consumption.
—Anna Shechtman, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2021
In February, her daughter passed out—probably from low blood pressure, a common health complication in anorexic patients—and went to the emergency room.
—Sumathi Reddy, WSJ, 21 June 2021
Her oldest daughter, Sadie, 26, speaks up when her mom’s anorexic behaviors flare.
—Deanna Weniger, Twin Cities, 28 Dec. 2019
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Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2023
The anorexic girl is a victim of improper consumption.
—Anna Shechtman, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2021
In February, her daughter passed out—probably from low blood pressure, a common health complication in anorexic patients—and went to the emergency room.
—Sumathi Reddy, WSJ, 21 June 2021
Her oldest daughter, Sadie, 26, speaks up when her mom’s anorexic behaviors flare.
—Deanna Weniger, Twin Cities, 28 Dec. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anorexic
Adjective
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Beyond that, signs' late and early parts are called anorectic and critical degrees.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
22 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Despite bombs raining down and a lack of tools, feed and medicine, the shelter has remained operational throughout the two-year conflict, working to help emaciated and injured dogs, cats, donkeys and horses.—
Tavleen Tarrant,
NBC news,
28 Dec. 2025
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But even then, there are hints of the flesh that could embellish this emaciated skeleton.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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During the conversation, Van Der Beek opened up about the overwhelming response to his gaunt appearance during September's Dawson's Creek reunion.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
19 Dec. 2025
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Van Der Beek's notably gaunt face sparked speculation about his condition amid his cancer battle.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
19 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Investigators later searched the Ephrata home and storage unit of Jonathan Christ Gerlach, 34, and reported finding more than 100 human skulls, long bones, mummified hands and feet, two decomposing torsos and other skeletal items.—
Mark Scolforo,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Turtles, like all reptiles, require these rays to produce vitamin D and promote skeletal health.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Now, the film is a downright classic, centering on three haggard witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy) who go on a hilarious misadventure while trying to remain young forever.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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In addition to skiing excursions, the winter sports menu includes such trying activities as snow shoe walking, ice diving, and dog sledding—great backdrops in front of which drunken or haggard travelers can snip at each other.—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Sampson is a lanky 6-foot-4 guard.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Native to Mexico, these flowering plants are somewhat lanky shrubs in their natural habitat.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Fed by a spring, the shallow and weedy water warmed to create a comfortable fish nursery.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
15 Dec. 2025
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Hand-weeding or applying appropriate herbicides when the weedy plants are young and immature will give you the best results.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
30 Nov. 2025
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As the hulking creature, the Australian star appears to have pale, cadaverous skin with lacerations across it and long, stringy hair.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Plus, the kid isn’t dead either, as his flailing pale self that looks on the verge of the cadaverous pops out of the trunk Jack shoves him in.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 Sep. 2024
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“Anorexic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anorexic. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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