limbered (up)

past tense of limber (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limbered (up)
Verb
  • News of the separation broke in September, with Kidman filing for divorce by month’s end and the pair reportedly planning on co-parenting classes and submitting a child support worksheet.
    Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026
  • And there were times, after the story broke in 2005, that some people on the island would see him and cross the street just to avoid acknowledging him.
    Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • The purpose of the program, created by Congress and enforced by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or FERC, was to induce electric utilities to join regional transmission organizations like ISO New England.
    Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
  • Parties to a contract have to be confident it will be enforced by a court of law, with no recourse to bribery or political influence.
    Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • The floors are being raised, the ceilings lifted, the structure reinforced with steel and concrete, and the open floor plan complemented by smart home technologies and high-performance internal systems.
    Mark David, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
  • Goldman Sachs reinforced that view this week, initiating coverage with a buy rating and a $186 price target.
    Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 3 July 2026
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“Limbered (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limbered%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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