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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limp-wristed
Adjective
  • Weak Treasury Demand Moved Rates More recently, in the wake of the administration’s chaotic trade policy rollout, Treasury security auctions did not go as expected, with weak demand pushing rates up higher than everyone expected.
    Norbert Michel, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Iran was at its weakest point since the 1980s, maybe since the Iranian revolution in 1979.
    Quinn Scanlan, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The result is soft, luminous skin that’s also protected from a high UV index.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
  • The frame is made from a soft velvet fabric that’s extremely comfortable to recline on.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
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“Limp-wristed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limp-wristed. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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