LIMBO Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

limbo

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Definition of limbo

as in purgatory

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Recent Examples of limbo Universal Pictures pulled the plug on the biopic, which Madonna herself was set to direct, back in 2023, leaving the film stuck in development limbo. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026 As of today, with that $7 million ticking fee to WBD shareholders kicking in October 1 and Ellison’s leaked threat to pull up HQ stakes outta the Golden State still stinging, the deal still sits in legal limbo. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026 That is often where the conversation dies down and goes into limbo. — Vinit Sahni, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Malloy said the evacuees are still in a bit of limbo but are starting to settle into Tampa. — Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for limbo

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His visits to his son’s tomb are accompanied by ghosts stuck in the bardo, or purgatory, who tell their own life stories and encourage both Willie and the President to move on.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026
Westlock Village emerged from development purgatory to apply for building permits in late September, reviving a 4-year-old plan to bring 256 homes to the corner of State Street and Ulmer Lane in West Boise.

— Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026

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