limbered (up)

verb

past tense of limber (up)
as in propped (up)

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  1. broke in
  2. enforced
  3. reinforced
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  • Francisco said no one was inside the cabin when the bear broke in.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • And when the news first broke in Semafor last month that Paramount was seriously considering a move out of state, industry observers dismissed the threat as corporate saber rattling.
    — Chris Lee, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of broke in
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  • Momentum was also building around a fair trade movement in the industry, which promised, among other things, higher prices for growers and better labor conditions, enforced by third-party inspections.
    — Melanie Stetson Freeman, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Aug. 2026
  • But when used in combination with bans, the apps can offer wary members of the public a way to check if a ban is being enforced or whether a nearby device may begin recording at a sensitive time.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of enforced
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  • The exterior is reinforced with galvanized steel and fitted with an interior fiberglass liner that is watertight and built to withstand harsh weather conditions, ensuring the pool is ready to enjoy for years to come.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Jennifer Zicha, Current SCAD Student For rising senior Caitlyn McLaughlin, Cannes reinforced the creative ambitions that inspired her to pursue a career behind the camera.
    — IndieWire Staff, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
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“Limbered (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limbered%20%28up%29. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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