limber up

VERB

exercise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

develop exert improve prepare train work out

STRONG

break condition cultivate discipline drill fix foster groom habituate hone inure labor maneuver ply practice rehearse set strain teach work

WEAK

break in dry run lick into shape loosen up pump iron put out put through grind put through mill run through tune up walk through warm up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decrease neglect

STRONG

destroy discourage forget halt idle ignore laze relax rest

WEAK

not use

Example Sentences

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There is a buzz of excitement back stage as the dancers limber up ahead of the show at the Royal Albert Hall, a distinctive red-brick circular building with a domed roof in London's Kensington district.

From Reuters • Jun. 23, 2023

The Bizet selections made this clear enough, allowing conductor and orchestra a chance to limber up through some of the composer’s most aggressively lovely short works.

From Washington Post • Oct. 29, 2021

And remember, as Columbus reminds us all trying to survive a zombie infestation, keep up with the cardio, limber up, wear seatbelts and travel light.

From Washington Times • Oct. 24, 2019

I sat on a bench for a while, with my back to the skyscrapers, watching office workers limber up for a friendly game.

From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2017

“We can cover that much ground in ten minutes,” said Nala, stretching and rolling her neck to limber up.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein

limber up

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