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
How could an offense that tore up its final two opponents on the way to a Super Bowl victory a year ago and returned 10 of 11 starters have been so flaccid in 2025?
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Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 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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Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 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
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Next to a limp rack of sleeveless tops stands a postapocalyptic forager-warrior mannequin in jeans, a faded plaid shirt, and a black baseball cap from the plus-size-women’s brand Torrid.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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But nothing sounds more limp than a great team asking for help.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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That same collection featured additional floral styles, while the cruise 2027 runway showcased heels with orchid embellishments in lush colors and floppy recreations of spider chrysanthemums.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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In many cases, their floppy ears would get shredded, pulled or damaged when chasing wild animals.—
Pat Mueller,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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“Flaccid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaccid. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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