stiff-arms

present tense third-person singular of stiff-arm

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stiff-arms
Verb
  • With key figures like Governor KathyHochul and Speaker of the New York State Assembly Carl Heastie already on board, Jeffries’ endorsement isolates remaining holdouts and underscores the growing influence of Democratic socialists in mainstream politics.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
  • By holding the form constant, Celmins isolates the matter.
    Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • If Giolito rejects the offer and signs with another team, the Red Sox would receive a draft pick after the fourth round as compensation.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The business software maker on Wednesday unveiled an optimistic, multiyear financial roadmap that rejects the sluggish-growth narrative that has been dogging the stock.
    Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The road cuts straight toward the sky.
    Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
  • That sense of coming of age cuts other ways.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Not to mention, the suede upper is protected with a 3M Scotchguard treatment that repels water, so you’re quite literally covered for any rain showers or dirty puddles.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The pair are gifted grimoires at the age of 15, though Asta's is a rare Grimoire of Anti-Magic that negates and repels his opponent's spells.
    Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Here are the biggest surprise wins and snubs from the ceremony.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
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