stiff-arms

present tense third-person singular of stiff-arm

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stiff-arms
Verb
  • By holding the form constant, Celmins isolates the matter.
    Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
  • This is not a wallowing cruiser that isolates the driver in a leather cocoon, floating along, not entirely sure where the front end is.
    Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • International pressure on Israel to end the war is increasing, with a growing list of countries deciding recently to recognize Palestinian statehood, which Israel rejects.
    WAFAA SHURAFA, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2025
  • When Rabbit asks to be the one to adopt Stacey after her graduation, Evelyn abusively rejects the notion and Rabbit is crushed.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Front man Coleman cuts a tall, brooding figure, saving his emotions for his vocal delivery and occasional pronouncements on the importance of faith.
    Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Our study shows that obsessive passion cuts the chances of forming sustainable relationships through networking by 17%.
    Sarah Maokosy, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This creates a protective barrier that repels fingerprints and gives your appliances a sparkling finish.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
  • His success is both what draws those closest to him and repels them from his elevated position.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Here are the biggest surprise wins and snubs from the ceremony.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Stiff-arms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stiff-arms. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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