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Recent Examples of spastic paralysis
Over the past couple of months, Lizzo and Beyoncé were both called out for their use of a word that is considered a slur in the disability community that refers to people with spastic paralysis or cerebral palsy.
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Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022
Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spastic paralysis
Noun
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Many of those affected were elderly residents or people with disabilities living on the fourth and fifth floors of the building.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Fernandez later died from her injuries and Puig suffered a traumatic brain injury that left her with a lifetime of disabilities.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Noun
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Speeding, alcohol impairment and distracted driving are the largest contributors.—
David Risher,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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While the crash remains under investigation by the Nampa Police Department, police said there are no signs alcohol or drug impairment was involved in the crash.—
Emily Carmela Nelson,
Idaho Statesman,
22 June 2026
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Rupert was transported to the hospital and genetic testing led to him being diagnosed with alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC) in January 2026.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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About a third experience some form of aura beforehand, often accompanied by debilitating symptoms from vomiting to vertigo, or, in worse cases, temporary blindness or hemiplegia, a paralysis down one side of the body.—
Matthew Ponsford,
WIRED,
19 Sep. 2024
Noun
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Two of the rats were paralyzed and unable to reach food or water, and a third had paresis and had trouble moving.—
Rob O'Dell,
The Arizona Republic,
23 June 2021
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After she was diagnosed with paresis, Ms. Dhegrae threw herself into research, spending up to 20 hours a day trawling through scientific journals and poring over her own medical history.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
21 Nov. 2019
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Actor/performance artist/artist Anne Gridley, known for her work with Nature Theater of Oklahoma, created and performs this solo piece (with background dancers) about her experience with hereditary spastic paraplegia, a health condition which is gradually taking away her ability to walk.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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Then, when Walter was just 5, Deramus was in a car wreck that left her in a wheelchair with paraplegia.—
Laurie Stern,
NPR,
26 Apr. 2026
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Porter remains the only player in program history to suffer from quadriplegia as a result of an injury in a game or practice.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Ferguson prescribed 120 milligrams of oxycodone per day to two patients — one for chronic pain and partial quadriplegia following an accident, and another for ankle and shoulder pain.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
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Five-year-old Santiago has cerebral palsy and uses his Rifton adaptive blue trike three times a week.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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With locations in Park Ridge, Des Plaines, Wheeling, and Chicago, Avenues supports individuals with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other developmental disabilities and is committed to long-term care, community integration, and disability advocacy.—
Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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Walker was diagnosed with a rare form of cerebral palsy (spastic diplegia) at 18 months, forcing him to wear leg braces throughout his childhood.—
McKinley Franklin,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2023
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Spastic diplegia primarily involves the legs, often causing stiff hip and leg muscles.—
Lauren Sieben,
SELF,
22 Mar. 2022
Cite this Entry
“Spastic paralysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spastic%20paralysis. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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