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left stranded

ADJECTIVE
deserted
Synonyms
STRONGEST
barren derelict desolate empty forlorn isolated lonely neglected uninhabited vacant
STRONG
bare forsaken left relinquished
WEAK
bereft cast-off godforsaken left in the lurch lorn solitary uncouth
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cheerful filled full happy inhabited pleased populated productive used
WEAK
busy crowded populous

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The wicketkeeper batter was left stranded on 93, but his knock proved the glue that held Sri Lanka's innings together after the top order wobbled against England's spin.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

Dozens of people have been left stranded for Christmas after a giant hole emerged in a section of the Llangollen Canal in Shropshire on Monday.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025

The stars of Netflix fantasy drama The Witcher have revealed they were left stranded on a boat on a north Wales lake when "19th Century bombs" were found nearby.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025

In particular, Honnold -- who famously climbed El Capitan with no ropes -- pointed to "cuts to search and rescue," which could mean that climbers involved in accidents are left stranded.

From Barron's • Nov. 1, 2025

The number of pegs you left stranded on the board determined your score.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

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