Thesaurus results for STIFF-ARM

stiff-arm

verb

ˈstif-ˌärm

Definition of stiff-arm

as in to isolate

to deliberately ignore or treat rudely in his sad and lonely old age, he stiff-armed even once-beloved friends

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Recent Examples of stiff-arm The 24-song set reeled in an impressive 280,000 equivalent album units, stiff-arming a surging Bad Bunny from pole position. — Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2026 Indiana kept its circle tight and held its belief tighter, stiff-arming infiltrators and doubters with equal authority. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Jan. 2026 In that sense, stiff-arming Disney is not likely to result in long-term satisfied customers. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025 Lindsey needed to stiff-arm a tackler and every single inch to reach the pylon, as well as a replay review to uphold it, in order to score the game-winning touchdown in a 23-20 overtime win at Huntington Bank Stadium. — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 1 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stiff-arm

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Verb

Hospitals there were overwhelmed, and many families lacked running water or space to isolate sick relatives.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 July 2026
Instead, isolate it in a separate room—or at least several feet away from other plants—for two to four weeks.

— Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026

Definition of isolate

Verb

Dolan then appeared to take a shot at Mamdani during the team's victory celebration at City Hall and did his best to stiff him in a photo op.

— Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
This look has the same sophisticated, polished feel of a suit moment without the dedication to stiff layers.

— Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026

Definition of stiff

Verb

Netanyahu had rejected any role in Gaza for the Palestinian Authority (without publicly endorsing an alternative).

— David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Conversely, when a judge rejects a motion for an injunction, companies can move to complete a takeover deal quickly.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of reject

Verb

Germany’s biggest automaker is planning a massive restructuring and cost-cutting program in response to intensifying competition from Chinese electric vehicle makers and higher tariffs on its exports to the United States.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
The formidable shadow pool, cut by black liquid liner, was juxtaposed with light brown brows and bubblegum blush on the apples of her cheeks.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Definition of cut

Verb

Consignment stores rely on stocking items that feel current, so anything that screams a specific past era—think cold-shoulder tops or a bandage dress—isn’t likely to make the cut.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
Over the next half decade, Biden cold-shouldered the Turkish government.

— Kaya Genç, The Dial, 3 Feb. 2026

Definition of cold-shoulder

Verb

We Baltimoreans treasure the role the 1814 battle played in repelling the mighty British forces, which were forced to abandon their siege of Fort McHenry.

— Michel A. Ibrahim, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2026
Ukrainian air defenses were also working to repel a Russian attack in Ukraine's capital of Kyiv on Friday morning, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 24 July 2026

Definition of repel

Verb

Other than in the craft categories, Nolan’s films were traditionally snubbed because they were viewed as too genre and blockbuster for many years.

— Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 22 July 2026
The play, which starred Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle, was snubbed at the Tonys but proved to be one of the strongest new draws of the spring and summer.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 21 July 2026

Definition of snub

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