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Recent Examples of anemic
What a juvenile, anemic word to describe this rogue president’s action!
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Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
When the bear cub arrived to Gold Country Wildlife Rescue in December 2024, he was dehydrated, anemic, severely underweight, suffering from ear infections in both ears and a skin infection, as previously reported by USA TODAY.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 June 2025
Drake Maye stepped into a difficult situation last season and the No. 3 pick of the 2024 draft elevated an anemic Patriots offense.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Many ultraportables include anemic speakers or inconsistent sound quality, but the A14's sound is deep and consistent, with no noticeable speaker buzz or distortion at higher volume.
—PC Magazine, 29 May 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
When the bear cub arrived to Gold Country Wildlife Rescue in December 2024, he was dehydrated, anemic, severely underweight, suffering from ear infections in both ears and a skin infection, as previously reported by USA TODAY.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 June 2025
Drake Maye stepped into a difficult situation last season and the No. 3 pick of the 2024 draft elevated an anemic Patriots offense.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Many ultraportables include anemic speakers or inconsistent sound quality, but the A14's sound is deep and consistent, with no noticeable speaker buzz or distortion at higher volume.
—PC Magazine, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anemic
Adjective
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However, the transition has not been bloodless: Communities associated with the old regime have been targeted for massacres by fighters linked to the country’s new leaders, a sign that Syria remains dangerously polarized.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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But on Monday, Iran responded with a largely symbolic and bloodless strike on a U.S. military base in Qatar.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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More white people claim the credit than Black people certainly.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
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Black people make up about 14% of the U.S. population but are three times more likely to face hunger than white people, according to the Agriculture Department.—
Maya Eaglin,
NBC News,
11 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Beneath several sickly banana trees sat a man in tired corduroy pants and worn blue Skechers.—
Pete McKenzie,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
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As a sickly boy raised by two women, young Darin was smothered with affection.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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During a visit in August with two Times reporters, Mr. Perez’s skin was sallow.—
Aimee Ortiz,
New York Times,
7 Dec. 2023
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An awkward, sallow, provincial, minor army officer, Napoleon, was irresistibly drawn to Joséphine, attracted by her proximity to the most powerful men in France.—
Anne Higonnet,
Vogue,
17 Nov. 2023
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“Anemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anemic. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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