as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
even after the formal surrender, spastic violence erupted in scattered quarters of the city
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Recent Examples of spastic
Now approaching her second birthday, Lydia has been diagnosed with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy—a severe form of brain injury that affects all four limbs and her trunk, significantly impacting mobility and muscle control.
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
At the center of the show is Henry Creel actor Louis McCartney, who was nominated for best actor in a play for his unnerving, spastic performance.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 2 June 2025
One night our fifth grade son’s slightly spastic basketball team suddenly gelled.
—Drew Ramsey, CNBC, 14 May 2025
Her jerky, spastic motions draw concerned looks from others at the event, ultimately losing her a lot of respect from those who attended the party.
—Sara Belcher, People.com, 6 May 2025
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
At the center of the show is Henry Creel actor Louis McCartney, who was nominated for best actor in a play for his unnerving, spastic performance.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 2 June 2025
One night our fifth grade son’s slightly spastic basketball team suddenly gelled.
—Drew Ramsey, CNBC, 14 May 2025
Her jerky, spastic motions draw concerned looks from others at the event, ultimately losing her a lot of respect from those who attended the party.
—Sara Belcher, People.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spastic
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The study made a significant contribution, if not clarification, to this academic niche — medieval migration wasn’t seasonal, nor sporadic and intense.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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Trying to keep up with tariff news, especially as a consumer who isn't necessarily an expert in economic policy, can feel like dodging sporadic jump scares.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Not even those who, inspired by occasional bouts of yellow fever, had sure access to fleeting moments of lucidity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Today, occasional direct ferries provide a simpler two-hour crossing.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Over the past decade, intermittent mass protests have drawn participants from virtually every socioeconomic class, including ethnic minorities on the periphery of the country, labor movements, women, and bazaaris.—
Karim Sadjadpour,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2026
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Atkins, keto, South Beach, the Zone, low carb, no carb, ultra-low fat, liquid only, Jillian Michaels, Jane Fonda, Suzanne Somers, full-body HIIT workouts, gym memberships, a YMCA weight coach, DietBet, StepBet, a Mediterranean diet, a vegetarian diet, the raw food diet, intermittent fasting.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Other affected customers, like KHOU meteorologist Pat Calvin, noted how the sudden technological disconnect felt like the return of a bygone era.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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No one is going to care about short-term interest rates if the dollar starts tanking or there is a sudden and widespread loss of confidence in the Fed’s ability to maintain inflation low and labor markets stable over the long-term.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Their erratic play continued Sunday night as Moody went 0 for 3 from the field in almost 17 minutes and Podziemski 1 for 4 in 16 minutes while registering a -21.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Trump’s erratic trade policy has also left businesses in a state of paralysis.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Spastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spastic. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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