wimpy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wimpy
Adjective
  • Global Blue's weak February European shopper data released on March 5 did indeed work as a catalyst.
    Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 3 June 2025
  • In addition to a weak critical reception, the film became mired in controversy due to political comments made by lead actress Rachel Zegler in the run-up to its release; the casting of a Latina actress as the titular character; and the use of CGI to reimagine the seven dwarfs.
    Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Adjective
  • While Shawna and John were meant to be having a romantic anniversary dinner, Barb showed up unannounced and undermined Jennifer’s already feeble attempts at following the evening routine laid out for the young children.
    Sara Belcher, People.com, 9 May 2025
  • Rather than attempt a feeble defense of himself, Nick attacks June for the same willful ignorance her mother accused her of in Alaska.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 May 2025
Adjective
  • While investors remain hopeful for a soft landing for the U.S. economy, how severe could the situation become if another recession occurs?
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
  • Their texture is soft and literally melts in your mouth.
    Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 2 June 2025
Adjective
  • There are numerous exemptions, such as pregnant women, caregivers, the medically frail, and others.
    Anthony Digiorgio, Oc Register, 20 May 2025
  • The book describes an alarmed crowd at the fundraiser ‒ which featured Biden, former President Barack Obama and talk show host Jimmy Kimmel on stage ‒ over Biden's apparent diminishment, frail presentation and meandering answers to mostly soft-ball questions from Kimmel.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 15 May 2025
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“Wimpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wimpy. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.

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