1
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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3
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
Frederick Dreier, Outside, 7 Aug. 2025
Malik Nabers walked off Tuesday’s practice field slowly with his left shoulder hanging limp, followed trainers inside and did not return.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 29 July 2025
Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Duran sprinted toward the first baseline to try to get a hand on the ball before limping toward first baseman Bryce Harper.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Fans watched in horror as his limp body descended from the rafters.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 7 Aug. 2025
Malik Nabers walked off Tuesday’s practice field slowly with his left shoulder hanging limp, followed trainers inside and did not return.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 29 July 2025
Verb
Not long after pulling off his long reception, Mingo limped off the field and had work done with the medical staff.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Duran sprinted toward the first baseline to try to get a hand on the ball before limping toward first baseman Bryce Harper.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limp
Adjective
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An amaryllis bulb naturally grows long floppy leaves, staking them upright would look ridiculous.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
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Mayim Bialik, the actress behind the quirky character known for her floppy hats, explained Monday on her Substack that a modern take on the series, which aired over five seasons, from 1990 to 1995, had been rejected by the studio.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For the more formal premiere this evening, Edebiri and her go-to stylist Danielle Goldberg worked with Chanel to conjure up a striking gown that embodied true, Old Hollywood glamour—and not in a stuffy or tired way, but rather, articulating the energy of the most promising and in-demand new stars.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
29 Aug. 2025
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These slip-ons are ideal for giving your tired feet some love while hanging around a campsite at the end of a long day of hiking.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The air was damp and listless and the heat was something to wade through, thick as molasses.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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After a listless return from the All-Star break that included three straight losses to the Boston Red Sox and mounting calls for manager Aaron Boone's job, the Yankees have won seven of their last eight games as their bats wake up in surprising fashion.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His terse sendoff denies Dexter the satisfaction of closure and forgiveness, shattering his former colleague’s world before shuffling off it.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
29 Aug. 2025
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There’s constant cleaning, shuffling and mewling as staff and volunteers at the Papago Park Campus make sure the kittens are bottle-fed every four hours, 24 hours a day.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Closer Bryan Abreu stumbled but has earned the benefit of the doubt with the dominance he’s displayed.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Exposure to harmful content is another risk as studies show that teens are more likely than adults to stumble upon self-harm imagery or extremist propaganda.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The cousin tried to drag Guzman away, and saw the shooter walk back inside the house.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Mitchell was then dragged outside to the valet area, and a female Hyatt employee grabbed a broomstick and struck Mitchell with it.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This is easier said than done, especially when a player is exhausted and struggling.—
Eric Zillmer,
The Conversation,
26 Aug. 2025
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Our entire business focuses on identifying companies that seem exhausted but have the potential for revitalization.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But options for changing that are weak.—
Alan J. Borsuk,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Instead, molecules simply bounce around and lose energy, resulting in relatively weak conduction.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Limp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limp. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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