Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for limp-wristed
Adjective
  • Kleptocratic governments are not weak or failing, Chayes argues in this paradigm-shifting 2015 book.
    Zephyr Teachout, The Atlantic, 22 Sep. 2025
  • The plan to tap geothermal energy answered the key question of power provision, getting around Africa’s chronically weak grids with the green, baseload electricity required for digital infrastructure.
    Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Listeria monocytogenes, or Lm, is a bacterium that causes listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, individuals with weakened immune systems, pregnant women and their newborns.
    Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Severe infections are particularly dangerous for young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.
    Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Cook, stirring often, until mixture reaches soft-ball consistency and registers 235°F on an instant-read or candy thermometer, 15 to 20 minutes.
    Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Notably, the offer was split, with one direction centering on soft tailoring, with modal and other fluid fabrics shown for blazers and trousers.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Limp-wristed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limp-wristed. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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