Thesaurus results for STIFF-ARMS

stiff-arms

verb

present tense third-person singular of stiff-arm

as in isolates

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

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Kodiak's public technology materials say the company isolates safety-critical functions from external communication ports.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The leg extension isolates the quads, while the back squat engages the entire lower body, back, and core.

— Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 3 Aug. 2026

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Ogunyemi rejects the notion that encouragement is merely a soft leadership practice that can’t be connected to measurable business outcomes.

— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
But Hamas has linked the surrender of its heaviest weapons to the creation of a Palestinian state, something Israel’s current government rejects.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

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Celery, thyme, marigold, and chamomile can help mask the smell of cabbage plants, while borage repels the moths.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 July 2026
While it's best known for triggering playful behavior in cats, researchers have long known the compound also repels insects.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 8 July 2026

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LeBron snubs Heat for Philly, Spain celebrates World Cup, Messi rests as MLS resumes, football returns as Dolphins/Canes open camps, Marlins’ skid at 11 and more.

— Greg Cote July 26, Miami Herald, 26 July 2026
Today, Ken gives us insight into his picks and snubs for the All-Star Game.

— Levi Weaver, New York Times, 2 July 2026

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