as in spindly
being tall, thin and usually loose-jointed
a sickly, spindling child who spent most of his time indoors
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spindling
Adjective
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The smart developers realized that trees — even small, spindly ones — could add curb appeal to the suburban 3/2 cinderblock home that was the standard of the day.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026 -
The young nymph is black with a red, upward-curving abdomen and lacks the wheel-like crest; they are sometimes confused with spiders because of their long, spindly legs.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The woman, whose identity has not been made public, allegedly is seen hitting the man believed to be Alexander in the back, resulting in him promptly stabbing her in the hand.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors said Andrews attacked Cressman, 39, striking him with a cricket bat before fatally stabbing him.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The incredible true story of Takeru Kobayashi — or how a skinny 22-year-old from Japan shattered world records at the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest and catapulted the fringe spectacle of competitive eating into a wildly lucrative American sports phenomenon.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Remember his first October appearance last fall, finishing the clinching game of the wild-card series against the Cincinnati Reds, one hitless inning, two strikeouts, everything disappearing at 100 mph out of this skinny kid’s right arm?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For a piece in this week’s issue, Dhruv Khullar, a practicing physician and a contributing writer, investigated this growing industry, speaking to the doctors who are tinkering with compounds and the users gamely jabbing themselves in a quest for self-optimization.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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Where their debut roars, jabbing with hooks, Two Wheels Move the Soul instead inverts the noise until the sound becomes pillowy and comforting.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When John begins spitting out his food, his mother, Heather (Shirley Henderson), worn down by exhaustion and anger, banishes him from the dinner table—the first in an unceasing series of maternal rejections.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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There’s one climactic moment involving spitting when the staging undermines the action.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the courtroom, Alfortish’s face looked gaunt after spending roughly a year in prison, and his hair, thinning now, had gone white.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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We’re introduced to its uncanny backdrop through the eyes of protagonist Heinrich, or Hein (Paul Boche), a gaunt young man who returns by boat after 14 years away.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Back in the family’s house, the walking corpse shoves a boy onto the dishwasher, impaling him full of cutlery.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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Stevenson, who was on probation and is not legally allowed to own a firearm, is accused of killing his victim after impaling him with an arrow, according to the RPD.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Instead of letting the lanky, nearly 7-foot Durant corral the loose ball, the 6-3 Smart dove to secure it for himself.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Voller then spoke of Angel — a lanky star baseball pitcher who, months before the explosion, had finished a perfect 10-0 season for his Stockton charter school.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Spindling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spindling. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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