as in gaunt
being tall, thin and usually loose-jointed
the riders at the barn just loved the gangling newborn colt
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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 -
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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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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Unlike skinny jeans, this style is fitted through the thigh and keeps a consistent width through the ankle, resulting in a tailoredlook.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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For their casual stroll around town, Shayk opted for controversial Gen Z-forward leather skinny jeans and an oversized leather bomber.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, other plants struggle when light levels drop in winter, developing spindly stems and discolored leaves.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Jan. 2026
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Making the most of his spindly body and LaGuardia High School–bred smirk, Chalamet uses his inescapable boyishness completely to his advantage, bringing an immature audacity to the classic in-over-his-head operator.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
1 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Mike, played by a rangy, companionable Hugh Jackman, is a striving singer in Milwaukee who has battled the bottle, cannot consistently pay his mortgage, and keeps himself going by appearing at the state fair dressed up to look (and sound) like Don Ho.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The senior captain is rangy with rare speed and explosiveness for his frame (6-4, 240), and showcases his safety background in coverage with the ability to lock down tight ends and running backs in space.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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War was coming, but for her father, Eberhard, then a gangly teenager, life in Hawaii was an endless summer.—
David Martin,
CBS News,
7 Dec. 2025
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Almost immediately, the long legs, tail, and gangly frame didn’t match that breed.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Yimobra Memory Foam Bath Mat, $9 with Prime The bath mat is made from memory foam that feels plush underfoot and cushions each step, unlike thin cotton mats.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Lift your hips off the ground and place a block underneath your sacrum, the widest, boniest part of your pelvis.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
16 Oct. 2024
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Differences in Adult Bones That being said, some adults are bonier than others.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
3 Nov. 2023
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“Gangling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gangling. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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