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as in floppy
not stiff in structure
his broken arm was limp as he held it against his side
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2
as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
the limp runners just dropped to the ground after crossing the finish line
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3
as in listless
lacking bodily energy or motivation
the team's limp performance has many calling for the head coach's resignation
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as in to shuffle
to walk while favoring one leg
she limped all day after stubbing her toe on the lawn sprinkler
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2
as in to stumble
to proceed or act clumsily or ineffectually
the damaged boat limped back into port
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as in to drag
to move slowly
we'll have to stop limping if we are ever going to make our destination in time
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Recent Examples of limp
Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Later that night Plumier demonstrates by swiftly slapping the limp green body of a bullfrog hard across his leg.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025
The leopard, which was seen limping, is believed to have been injured, possibly by a poaching trap or landmine.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
After 2200 hours, your arms would forever hang limp by your sides.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Later that night Plumier demonstrates by swiftly slapping the limp green body of a bullfrog hard across his leg.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Rockies are limping toward Sunday’s finish line with losses in 11 of their last 13 games with a 4-20 record in September.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2025
The leopard, which was seen limping, is believed to have been injured, possibly by a poaching trap or landmine.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limp
Adjective
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For months, Josh Merrill thought Preller — who, of course, was wearing a floppy hat and basketball shorts that day — was an international scout.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The bristles are neither too floppy nor too stiff, neither too long nor too short, and are cut to the perfect rounded shape that’s just right for swirling pigment over the apples or spreading it along your cheekbones—without having to work too hard for a completely natural finish.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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More pertinently, if Iroegbunam or Gueye tired or did not screen passes correctly (shown below), Rogers and Emiliano Buendia had huge spaces to receive and turn, owing to Everton’s deep centre-backs refusing to step out.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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His at-bats over the past two weeks often looked listless.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Hiring was listless across most sectors, especially white-collar industries where activity was flat in August, according to Tuesday’s report.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Seahawks might need to do more shuffling ahead of their Week 6 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Restyle Soft Goods Soft goods like accent pillows, throw blankets, and even curtains can be easily shuffled around to refresh your space, Reinhard says.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But there have been some career stumbles recently, a superhero disappointment in particular, that must have complicated Johnson’s conception of his remarkable career.—
Richard Lawson,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Wallen then stumbles to his feet in the middle of the road, as rain pours down, with close-up images showing Wallen in tattered clothes and covered in scrapes and cuts.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With marker John McGinn behind him, the midfielder attempted to drag the ball back and evade the challenge.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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If the shutdown drags on for more than a few days, a report on inflation scheduled for mid-October could also be delayed.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Or perhaps its author was just exhausted, which would be entirely understandable.—
Liz Schubauer,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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So, yeah, when all was said and done, Jones was exhausted.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Stevenson has become more intentional with his efforts to understand offensive concepts and routes and the ways opposing teams often attack his weak spots.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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But this weaker god jumped in without hesitation and was gifted the ability to become Tonatiuh, the sun.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Limp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limp. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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