as in exhaustion
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1
as in shuffling
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 stumbling
to proceed or act clumsily or ineffectually
the damaged boat limped back into port
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3
as in dragging
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 limping
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
The chopper flew across New York harbor and landed at a Manhattan heliport, where Maduro, limping, was loaded into an armored vehicle.
—Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
South Carolina wide receiver Nyck Harbor scored on an 80-yard reception in the second quarter and ran into the tunnel limping following the play.
—CBS News, 16 Nov. 2025
Springer fell to the ground in pain and was eventually helped off the field limping.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Once off the field, Burrow was observed limping in the tunnel of the stadium with no shoe on his left foot.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 14 Sep. 2025
While Belly writes thank-you cards for her bridal shower, Conrad enters the house limping.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Blake Price, director of the Southern Shrimp Alliance, which lobbies on behalf of commercial shrimpers from North Carolina to Texas, says the industry was already limping before this year's fuel crisis hit.
—Drew Hawkins, NPR, 26 May 2026
One day after the Democratic National Committee released its botched autopsy report on the 2024 election, party leaders continued limping toward the midterm elections — even as other prominent Democrats demanded major changes at the very top of the organization.
—Steve Peoples, Twin Cities, 22 May 2026
This caused the boy to strike and cut his leg, and he is seen limping to get a paper towel for his bleeding leg while a caregiver ignores him, the lawsuit states.
—Lina Ruiz
may 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
McIlroy was seen limping a bit during Sunday's final round of the Truist Championship.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Stammen said Campusano, who was limping pretty severely, was day-to-day.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Clark was seen limping on the court before making two of three free throws.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Hauser came up limping after a midair collision with Embiid on the final play of the first quarter.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
Noun
With the Bulls’ season limping toward a finish and the transfer portal opening tomorrow, Chapel Hill clearly didn’t want to wait.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
The chopper flew across New York harbor and landed at a Manhattan heliport, where Maduro, limping, was loaded into an armored vehicle.
—Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
South Carolina wide receiver Nyck Harbor scored on an 80-yard reception in the second quarter and ran into the tunnel limping following the play.
—CBS News, 16 Nov. 2025
Springer fell to the ground in pain and was eventually helped off the field limping.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Once off the field, Burrow was observed limping in the tunnel of the stadium with no shoe on his left foot.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 14 Sep. 2025
While Belly writes thank-you cards for her bridal shower, Conrad enters the house limping.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
The recovery from their winter blues of one league win in 13 games and being in 14th place was handled impressively, despite limping over the line into the UEFA Conference League.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Blake Price, director of the Southern Shrimp Alliance, which lobbies on behalf of commercial shrimpers from North Carolina to Texas, says the industry was already limping before this year's fuel crisis hit.
—Drew Hawkins, NPR, 26 May 2026
One day after the Democratic National Committee released its botched autopsy report on the 2024 election, party leaders continued limping toward the midterm elections — even as other prominent Democrats demanded major changes at the very top of the organization.
—Steve Peoples, Twin Cities, 22 May 2026
This caused the boy to strike and cut his leg, and he is seen limping to get a paper towel for his bleeding leg while a caregiver ignores him, the lawsuit states.
—Lina Ruiz
may 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
McIlroy was seen limping a bit during Sunday's final round of the Truist Championship.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Stammen said Campusano, who was limping pretty severely, was day-to-day.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Clark was seen limping on the court before making two of three free throws.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Hauser came up limping after a midair collision with Embiid on the final play of the first quarter.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limping
Noun
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For leaders who repeatedly dismiss offers of help, stress can accelerate chronic exhaustion and burnout.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The exhaustion is visible everywhere.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The move comes one year after the team promoted Saleh to general manager after another round of shuffling in its front office.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
27 May 2026
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The room was full of journalists and no supporters, so as the race call that Paxton won went out, the only sounds were fingers tapping at keyboards and television reporters shuffling in front of cameras to prepare to go live.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Coming shortly after Thierno Barry had put them 3-1 up, both Tarkowski and Keane switched off from kick-off to hand a stumbling City a lifeline.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Villatoro — who previously held high-level positions at Mattel and Smashbox Cosmetics — remembered stumbling upon the brand at Sephora’s annual beauty event Sephoria long before she was brought on.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Sources of Putin’s Sluggish Polling One would think that the reason for this decline in Putin’s approval rating would be the war in Ukraine dragging on.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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This is a man who has dedicated six and a half years of his life, just about every waking moment, to dragging his club to the top of the mountain.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
Noun
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And how some close to him bristled when asked questions about his authoritarian streak and his departure from organizing, distractions that left the union’s power flagging.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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But among the favorite cyclical sectors entering the year, only industrials have truly continued to lead, with financials and consumer discretionary flagging.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Pavel Dorofeyev blocked a blistering slap shot early in Game 5 of the second-round series against Anaheim that left him hobbling to the dressing room for treatment.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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Clark was seen hobbling on the court after taking a step-back three-point shot and landing on Wings star defender Alanna Smith’s foot in the third quarter of the matchup.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Such records have drawn the interest of some people whose families are struggling with depression, suicide or other issues.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
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But perhaps a move to the bullpen could help his performance and a team that is struggling to earn wins.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Verb
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The adjustable cords along the bottom cuffs even keep bugs from crawling up your calves.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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New York has an opportunity this week to make Toronto’s chances of crawling back into the division race seem daunting.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
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“Limping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limping. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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