How to Use arthritic in a Sentence

arthritic

adjective
  • The bar to be cleared is low enough that an arthritic inchworm could clear it.
    — Kyle Smith, National Review, 4 Aug. 2017
  • Here’s how each of these works to help arthritic dogs stay healthy and active.
    — Michael Jaffe, The Conversation, 15 Mar. 2022
  • The arthritic hands rest on a beautiful dress of red and gold.
    — Lawrence Toppman, charlotteobserver, 9 Dec. 2017
  • Daly applied to use a cart because of his arthritic right knee.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 7 July 2019
  • My grandmother’s hands, though arthritic, were huge and strong.
    — Emily Meg Weinstein, Longreads, 19 Dec. 2017
  • After all, some dogs are very young, others are old, and still more might be too ill or arthritic.
    — Patty Khuly, miamiherald, 4 Nov. 2017
  • Sabathia pitched 107 innings this year due in large part to an arthritic right knee.
    — Tim Rohan, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2019
  • Many shoppers also report that these gloves help with arthritic pain in their hands.
    — Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Fans love its ergonomic handle that’s easy on the wrists and arthritic hands.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026
  • His arthritic knees are clearly at risk after flaring up at the end of last season.
    — Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2019
  • And coffee jars are probed to determine if arthritic hands can unscrew the lids.
    — Associated Press, WIRED, 7 May 2006
  • The mice had stopped mating because mounting the females hurt their arthritic knees too much.
    — Bradley J. Fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, 11 May 2017
  • Friends explained that the man was in the habit of swallowing slugs to relieve his arthritic joint pain.
    — Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 15 Dec. 2022
  • The electric can opener is a savior for those of us with slippery, arthritic, or just plain tired hands.
    — Popular Science, 3 Aug. 2020
  • His lawyer had argued that Andry needed to take care of his arthritic mother, court records show.
    — Jamiles Lartey, NBC News, 6 July 2022
  • Even the best players who have lengthy careers wind up with broken bones, arthritic knees and live in constant pain.
    — Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2022
  • Several years ago, she too was diagnosed with an arthritic knee (although not as bad as mine).
    — Richard A. Lovett, Outside Online, 5 Oct. 2021
  • One was Johnson, struggling to survive with arthritic knees and a part-time income.
    — Margot Roosevelt, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2022
  • Kirtley says the inflammation in her once arthritic knee is mostly gone.
    — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Kirtley says the inflammation in her once arthritic knee is mostly gone.
    — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Prime candidates for Mobi-C are younger, and don’t have a lot of arthritic changes in the neck.
    — Tj Gibson, azcentral, 14 Mar. 2018
  • There was lots of coughing and wincing and rubbing of potions into arthritic backs before the show.
    — Dave Itzkoff, New York Times, 28 June 2017
  • But there was at least some concern over Allen's arthritic shoulders, as well as his back, which locked up at his pro day workout.
    — Tom Pelissero, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2017
  • Nathaniel wouldn’t hear of it and coaxed me across one large stone to the next, patiently telling me where to place my arthritic feet and hands as ocean waves came close.
    — Allan Ripp, WSJ, 10 Jan. 2022
  • Plus, by avoiding any steps, the ramp style allows even the most arthritic dogs to reach the perfect napping location.
    — Christine Hayes, USA TODAY, 29 July 2020
  • While there is no cure for arthritis, there are remedies that can reduce inflammation and pain in the joints of arthritic pets.
    — Dallas News, 2 Jan. 2023
  • These cells accumulate in the body with age and cause inflammation, arthritic joints and cataracts.
    — Catherine Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Apr. 2018
  • Koufax with an arthritic elbow pitching a complete game on two days’ rest in ’65 was an amazing feat.
    — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Two aging, arthritic wolves at the zoo that were supposed to receive soft bedding still were in a concrete enclosure.
    — Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 19 Aug. 2020
  • Young, fit people might embrace the idea of cycling to work, but pensioners with arthritic hips or plumbers with heavy tools might not see things the same way.
    — Roger Trapp, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2023

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