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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quadriplegic
Adjective
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It's used for amputees, paralyzed drivers and those suffering from hip displacement issues.—
Swish Goswami,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025 -
Two people have been convicted on conspiracy and murder charges for their role in a triple shooting in Hartford in 2021 that left one man dead, another paralyzed and a third victim injured.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As holidays go, however, Flag Day can feel a bit lame.—
Kevin Fisher-Paulson,
San Francisco Chronicle,
8 June 2021
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My 11-year-old loved watching the pups roll balls and play a giant floor piano, but for non-dog owners (guilty as charged), parts of the series—like dressing dogs in little hats and outfits for a Parisian fashion show—feel lame.—
Tim Neville,
Outside Online,
23 Nov. 2020
Adjective
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Several groups, including those advocating for military veterans, the elderly and disabled people, have intervened in that case and requested that a larger panel of judges from the 5th Circuit reconsider the decision.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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The move could jeopardize public access to benefits for millions of elderly and disabled Americans who rely on the SSA's phone service to submit claims and make transactions.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The coronavirus crisis dealt another serious blow to Blackpool, leaving businesses struggling as tourism ground to a halt during nationwide lockdowns.—
Megan Specia,
New York Times,
7 Sep. 2022
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This is when the fairytale comes crashing to a halt smack-dab in the middle of the Footprint Center.—
Jeremy Cluff,
The Arizona Republic,
6 Dec. 2021
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“Quadriplegic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quadriplegic. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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