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Recent Examples of limpness
Trump’s steamrolling of anything, including the Constitution, that might impede his authoritarian project has made the limpness of the Democratic opposition more conspicuous.
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Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limpness
Noun
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Still, being private isn’t a license to let laxness creep in.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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By spring, that looseness followed her back into the batter’s box.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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That looseness has aged beautifully.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Nothing will ever stop the aging process, but things like SPF, antioxidant serums, and retinol can prevent fine lines, hyperpigmentation, and skin laxity that can slow it down.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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Although these driverless taxis were susceptible to citations from local law enforcement, laxity in autonomous vehicle regulations left California law enforcement puzzled about how to address vehicles that violated the state's road laws.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
Noun
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To prevent floppiness, trim yarrow right after flowering to support compact growth and promote another bloom cycle.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Limpness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limpness. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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