lubberly

Definition of lubberlynext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lubberly
Adjective
  • Also helping out on Wednesday were Paul Goldschmidt, who clubbed a three-run homer off George Kirby in the sixth inning, and Ben Rice, who smoked a solo shot in the ninth after and before some wobbly work from Yankees relievers Camilo Doval and David Bednar.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Simple adjustments—such as using non‑slip mats, providing low‑entry litter boxes and creating easy access to food and water—can make daily routines much easier for a wobbly cat.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The contrast with Durant’s lumpish Johnny makes no sense.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
  • Because both actors look like lumpish proletarian versions of Ingmar Bergman stars — Alma Pöysti, radiant yet benumbed, plays Ansa like a dish-towel Bibi Andersson, and Jussi Vatanen could be the schlump brother of Max von Sydow (with a dollop of Ryan Gosling).
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 23 May 2023
Adjective
  • With almost no plan, Sonny makes a shambling attempt at an armed robbery, only to end up trapped in the bank with the manager and five female tellers as his hostages.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
  • One rarely gains a sense of what people look like (beyond the son’s bulky physique and shambling movements, in which the mother ‘caught a flash of her brother’).
    Dan Sheehan, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Indoor environments also reduce the risk of falls or injuries, giving these unsteady felines the chance to adapt and live long, happy lives with a little extra patience and care.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
  • As professionals try to navigate the unsteady road, the know-how and expertise of film commissions will become even more valuable.
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Lubberly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lubberly. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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