Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: at straws

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Usage examples:

As for arguments that the borg can act as a harm reduction tool, Asbridge said he doesn't believe there is anything "remotely healthy" about the trend, and that anyone who cites associated health benefits is grasping at straws.

Source: https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/ever-done-a-borg-warnings-about-the-dangerous-and-excessive-drinking-trend-1.6291259

Clutching at straws thinking that's a celebration.

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-kovacic-palmer-man-city-31426817

Lawmakers are grasping at straws over what to do, while doomsday predictions clash with breathless sales pitches for how A.I. tech will change everything.

Source: https://slate.com/technology/2023/05/ai-regulation-biden-proposal.html?via=rss

Speaking at the end of last month, around the third anniversary of Brexit, Mr Sunak seemed to be clutching wildly at straws as he talked about the UK having “forged a path as an independent nation with confidence”.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/business_hq/23306307.ministry-silly-talk---brexit-reality-huge-strides-claim/?ref=rss

Thus we have the current state of DisMarv that is grasping at straws and putting shit like America Chavez and Ms. Marvel on the screen because they've been comics for five minutes.

Source: https://comicbookmovie.com/deadpool/deadpool-3/deadpool-3-rumored-to-make-a-fan-pleasing-change-to-wolverines-suit-in-the-movie---possible-spoilers-a208258