limbered (up)

Definition of limbered (up)next
past tense of limber (up)

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Verb
  • News broke in June 2025 that Allman was taken to a hospital in San Bernardino County for demonstrating erratic behavior after authorities received a disturbance call.
    Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Given the behind the scenes drama that has enveloped CBS News since Ellison took over Paramount Skydance, the mood was grim at CNN after the news broke in real time Thursday.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Legislators opted to hold the ordinance for another week while county leaders seek a second legal opinion on whether it can be enforced.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Even those, however, can be problematic if they’re not enforced.
    Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Bhakta, who grew up in the Texas Panhandle, said the experience reinforced his belief in gun control legislation.
    Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
  • The Stretch Zion fabric is known (and highly-reviewed by many) for its durability, and here it’s reinforced with double-layered knees and a relaxed straight leg that moves easily uphill.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Mar. 2026
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“Limbered (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limbered%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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