1
as in floppy
not stiff in structure
his broken arm was limp as he held it against his side
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2
as in tired
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness
the limp runners just dropped to the ground after crossing the finish line
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3
as in listless
lacking bodily energy or motivation
the team's limp performance has many calling for the head coach's resignation
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1
as in to shuffle
to walk while favoring one leg
she limped all day after stubbing her toe on the lawn sprinkler
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2
as in to stumble
to proceed or act clumsily or ineffectually
the damaged boat limped back into port
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3
as in to drag
to move slowly
we'll have to stop limping if we are ever going to make our destination in time
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Recent Examples of limp
Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
Running back Christian McCaffrey was questionable for the game with a calf injury, left tackle Trent Williams briefly left the game with a limp and Fred Warner missed a few plays after being treated by the 49ers’ medical staff in the first quarter.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
The Angels are limping to the finish line.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Later that night Plumier demonstrates by swiftly slapping the limp green body of a bullfrog hard across his leg.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
Running back Christian McCaffrey was questionable for the game with a calf injury, left tackle Trent Williams briefly left the game with a limp and Fred Warner missed a few plays after being treated by the 49ers’ medical staff in the first quarter.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
The 25-year-old then jogged back to his limping competitor and the two put their arms around each other and crossed the finish line together.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
The Angels are limping to the finish line.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limp
Adjective
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The 9-inch monochrome CRT was retained, but the floppy drive no longer had a door, and the keyboard was extended with several special keys.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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So pack that sunscreen, toss a floppy hat into your weekend bag, and get ready to sip fruity drinks with tiny umbrellas.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Reed got her first gig at Cataloochee at the age of 19 in 1996 and has never tired of the work.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Manning’s inefficiency was on full display, and the Longhorns faithful grew tired of it during the first half.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Another reason to like the Niners is the revenge factor after their listless 47-24 loss to Arizona in Week 18 last January.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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In 2020, as a franchise, the Broncos looked listless and lost — a sleeping giant resting on the laurels of orange-and-blue bloods everywhere.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gakpo is deeper, and Wirtz pushes forward as the central member of Liverpool’s forward line, while Ekitike shuffles across as the left of the trio.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Declining enrollment means the district may need to shuffle schools, students, or teachers to ensure each school is well attended, and the student-teacher ratios are well-balanced.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Without a strategic game plan, even the strongest efforts can stumble before crossing the finish line.—
Rohit Shrivastava,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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TikToker Callie Rose Bedford, known as @calrose5, stumbled on the vase during a shopping trip and shared what happened next in a video that has more than 7 million views.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Any resulting court case within the Defense Department's own legal system could result in counter lawsuits, which could drag on for months.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
17 Sep. 2025
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Need to know Nvidia probe drags on.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The director noticed that the exhausted Sheen couldn't keep his eyes open even when cameras were rolling.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The result is not just one exhausted employee, but a system that steadily depletes its people.—
Sandro da Silva,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The ultrarich formula uses amino acids to reinforce weak strands, glycerin to hydrate and soften, silicones to smooth the cuticle, and coconut oil to add more moisture and shine.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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China’s economy showed further signs of weakness last month, with key data Monday revealing factory output and consumption rising at their weakest pace for around a year.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Limp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limp. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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