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Recent Examples of stiffness
Manager Craig Stammen said Pivetta was affected by both elbow stiffness and sickness, and that the pitcher’s feedback Monday will determine if an MRI exam is needed.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
However, starting pitcher Nick Pivetta exited with right elbow stiffness in the fourth inning.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Apr. 2026
However, starting pitcher Nick Pivetta exited with right elbow stiffness in the fourth inning.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Symptoms include fatigue, sensitivity to cold, and muscle stiffness.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
That reduces the compression and twisting that contribute to chronic stiffness and pain over time.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Known for their slipper-like feel, Birdies packs these leather flats with layered cushioning and a softly structured interior that supports the foot without stiffness.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
This system then alters vehicle height and suspension stiffness accordingly to make the ride more plush.
—New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2026
Casey Schmitt, who is the second-best defender there, is out with back stiffness, and Jerar Encarnacion did not excel there Saturday in a particularly poor defensive game for the Giants overall.
—Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2026
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
However, starting pitcher Nick Pivetta exited with right elbow stiffness in the fourth inning.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Apr. 2026
However, starting pitcher Nick Pivetta exited with right elbow stiffness in the fourth inning.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Symptoms include fatigue, sensitivity to cold, and muscle stiffness.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
That reduces the compression and twisting that contribute to chronic stiffness and pain over time.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Known for their slipper-like feel, Birdies packs these leather flats with layered cushioning and a softly structured interior that supports the foot without stiffness.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
This system then alters vehicle height and suspension stiffness accordingly to make the ride more plush.
—New Atlas, 6 Apr. 2026
Casey Schmitt, who is the second-best defender there, is out with back stiffness, and Jerar Encarnacion did not excel there Saturday in a particularly poor defensive game for the Giants overall.
—Susan Slusser, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stiffness
Noun
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The agency said the company also failed to maintain required safety information for its hazardous equipment and demonstrated plain indifference to employee safety.—
Nicole Valdes,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The doctor delivers this news with the signature indifference of a gynecologist.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The book’s occasional oases of self-examination are surrounded by dusty expanses of omission and unconcern.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
13 Dec. 2025
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Whatever the reason, Maxwell’s strength and the shark’s apparent unconcern put one of Maxwell’s friends in danger.—
Donald Millus,
Outdoor Life,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Did the baby’s livingness make Tomm’s deadness louder?—
Maria Zorn,
Longreads,
24 Feb. 2026
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There is, in the end, a deadness to its clichés about writers and their subjects.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
6 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Another method is to perform a soil hardness test.—
Nora Doonan,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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Experts recommend descaling every one to three months, depending on water hardness, and suggest preventative measures like occasional hot cycles, using the correct detergent amount, and regular wiping of machine parts.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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My fear manifested as aloofness.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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John saw Mattie and Prince as obstacles to his musical career, which led to his aloofness, anger, bullying, and hostility toward the family.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The coldness of the water constricts arteries, requiring the heart to work harder than normal to function.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
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The song has said everything that Ines can’t bring herself to, and her coldness chips away in the days and weeks that follow.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Stiffness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stiffness. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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