as in gaunt
being tall, thin and usually loose-jointed
a gangly teenager who was born to play varsity basketball
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Recent Examples of gangly
And for the current Bulls front office, that prototype is crystal clear — gangly, teenage wings who offer the potential of versatile playmaking in a raw, unproven package.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
But a local coach nicknamed Taha noticed a gangly, tall-for-his-age 7-year-old and invited him to play for the AAU program Banneker Kings.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2025
Some people hate nandina, but that’s the old varieties that get humongous and gangly.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Light pruning results in a gangly, unkempt plant by midsummer.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2025
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
But a local coach nicknamed Taha noticed a gangly, tall-for-his-age 7-year-old and invited him to play for the AAU program Banneker Kings.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2025
Some people hate nandina, but that’s the old varieties that get humongous and gangly.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Light pruning results in a gangly, unkempt plant by midsummer.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gangly
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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
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The Santa Clarita Hart High graduate has great stuff, and has shown comparable compete, but many in the Jays’ formidable order are familiar with the lanky right-hander who pitched for the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League for six seasons.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
26 Oct. 2025
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Instead, there is golden boy Aaron, WWII pilot Toby, short king Iain, lanky Disney prince Tom, and Jasmine, for whom there are no words.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Bongiovi wore a red, velvet suit with a skinny black tie to the premiere and the after-party.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Style them with a pleated skirt and sweater for a preppy edge, pull them over skinny jeans for a streamlined look, or pair them with a sweater dress for date night.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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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
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Sweet pea shrub is a rangy plant that is cut back to keep it more compact.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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The rangy 22-year-old was one of the C’s biggest preseason standouts, however, and should play an important role this season as an athletic chaos agent off the bench.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
18 Oct. 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
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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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“Gangly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gangly. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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