arthritic

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Recent Examples of arthritic In the decades-spanning biopic about legendary French songstress Édith Piaf, 31-year-old Marion Cotillard transformed into a convincing teenage busker, world-famous cabaret singer, and aging, arthritic morphine addict. Ew Staff, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025 Everyone today, from pregnant women to older adults with arthritic knees, is encouraged to build muscle, thanks in part to people like Todd and her students. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025 That bulging disc, that arthritic knee… these bodily problems will send signals to our brains, telling us that our bodies are damaged or inflamed or whatever. Peter Ubel, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025 Its weight is one of its most compelling features, especially for photographers with arthritic knees or bad backs. PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for arthritic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arthritic
rheumatic
Adjective
  • Additionally, appropriate lifestyle changes can make a huge difference for patients with rheumatic diseases.
    Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 7 July 2025
  • The exact causes of rheumatic diseases are unknown.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 27 Sep. 2024

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“Arthritic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arthritic. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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