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limbered (up)

verb

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

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  1. broke in
  2. enforced
  3. reinforced
Verb
  • The news broke in early January 2024, after photos surfaced of Miller on a stroll with her infant and Green.
    — Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Sacramento State is in its first year in the FBS and was a late addition to the MAC — news broke in February, and the Hornets officially joined the league in July — so first-year coach Alonzo Carter is in a tough spot.
    — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of broke in
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  • Trump’s announcement initially created uncertainty over how the ban would be enforced.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Congress will work with the FDA to make sure the law is properly interpreted and enforced, according to those familiar with the negotiations.
    — Naisha Roy, ProPublica, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of enforced
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  • There’s a passage in the final movement when the full orchestra, reinforced by trumpets, trombones, tuba, and a thunder roll of timpani, clamber up to a teeth-rattling fortissimo.
    — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • This clamshell pack from Mystery Ranch has durable materials, solid stitching, and reinforced seams that help keep out dust from bumping around in a Land Cruiser.
    — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of reinforced
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“Limbered (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limbered%20%28up%29. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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