as in exhaustion
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1
as in shuffling
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 stumbling
to proceed or act clumsily or ineffectually
the damaged boat limped back into port
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3
as in dragging
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 limping
Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
There were also men in casts, or on crutches, or simply limping along.
—Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2024
The economy had limping qualities much of the time.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Garbers exited the Oregon game after absorbing four sacks and limping his way around the field for much of the second half.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Herbert, who played with an additional brace around his ankle Sunday, finished the game but came up limping after several hits.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2024
Verb
Standout running back Isaiah Thomas comes limping off the field for Lake Mary.
—Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
There were also men in casts, or on crutches, or simply limping along.
—Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2024
The economy had limping qualities much of the time.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Garbers exited the Oregon game after absorbing four sacks and limping his way around the field for much of the second half.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Herbert, who played with an additional brace around his ankle Sunday, finished the game but came up limping after several hits.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limping
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The probe comes after a 114-page report, released earlier this year by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), found that exhaustion, burnout and an overall lack of sleep for controllers — particularly during evening shifts — has hindered safety and led to accidents.The Hill Staff, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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Poor mental health in the workplace can result in burnout and exhaustion, which leads to high turnover rates, failure to meet deadlines or targets and a generally unmotivated workforce.Kendra Davenport, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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In addition, both received the Order of the British Empire in different years (2003 and 2017, respectively), and some tabloid media are shuffling the possibility of their knighthood.Nuria Luis, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
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James has been shuffling between the Lakers and the G League as Los Angeles tries to work out a plan to give him time for development.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2024
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After spending the holidays struggling with someone’s dull knife set, get them a gift card to get their knives sharpened ($5 a knife).Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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In her book, Gypsy recounts struggling with substance abuse throughout her life, but relapsing in prison.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The prostrate or creeping forms are less winter hardy but only grow 8-10 inches tall but cascade along the ground.Janet B. Carson, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Defenders now have to respect his pull-up game, creeping closer to contest.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Most videos are 10 minutes or shorter, and are searchable by topic (sleep regressions, divorce, new sibling), age groups, or experts.Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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The 2024 data shows progress in some areas — such as at the position coach level, where non-white coaches now hold nearly half of the roles — but regression in others, particularly on the offensive side of the ball.Tom Schad, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2024
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Over-blanching cooks the vegetable, while under-blanching stimulates enzyme activity instead of halting it.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Over-blanching cooks the vegetable, while under-blanching stimulates enzyme activity instead of halting it.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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No leader wants to be like the movie Office Space, famous for poking fun at the flaws of the 1990s workplace cube farms and non-welcoming vibes.Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Take Kule’s for example—the red stripes would look so chic poking out from beneath a tonal knit or ladylike jacket.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite the setback, Battle won a split decision but faced boos from fans at T-Mobile Arena following the bout.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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But by remaining below the threshold that would provoke Iranian retaliation, Israel fell short of achieving decisive setbacks against Hezbollah or Iran.Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Limping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limping. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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