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as in hampered
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
we were hobbled by the snowstorm from getting out to do some Christmas shopping
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as in limped
to walk while favoring one leg
I hobbled home with a twisted ankle
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Recent Examples of hobbled
Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
While appearing radical at the time, the revamping of scientific boards to include more industry representatives, the undoing of power plant rules and the lessening of enforcement hobbled but did not completely undo the agency.
—Barbara Kates-Garnick, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
Evergrande is unlikely to be the last to meet such a fate as the sector, which was hit by an unprecedented debt crisis in 2021, continues to be hobbled by a liquidity squeeze and a lack of homebuyer demand, analysts have said.
—Reuters, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2025
His Administration killed the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, hobbled the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts, and cut federal funding to thousands of state and local programs that support arts and music education for children.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Star Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk has reportedly undergone surgery to tend to injuries that hobbled him late last season and will miss the start of the 2025-26 season as a result.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
After being denied permission at the border on Wednesday, Ahn hobbled into a waiting ambulance and was taken away.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
The Ocoee defense is led by talented corner Dariyon Gordon and Gurley is also excited about the return of junior safety/linebacker Kymani Fils-Amie, who has been hobbled by injuries.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
But the company that ended its run as Paramount Global has been hobbled the macroeconomic changes that have rocked all of media and entertainment.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
And Canada had much stricter quarantining and social-distancing guidelines, which resulted in hobbled attendance and many stars opting to skip TIFF all together.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
With Garland hobbled by his toe injury, Jerome got forced into a larger role, and the Pacers exposed him as Cleveland's weak link.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
While appearing radical at the time, the revamping of scientific boards to include more industry representatives, the undoing of power plant rules and the lessening of enforcement hobbled but did not completely undo the agency.
—Barbara Kates-Garnick, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
Evergrande is unlikely to be the last to meet such a fate as the sector, which was hit by an unprecedented debt crisis in 2021, continues to be hobbled by a liquidity squeeze and a lack of homebuyer demand, analysts have said.
—Reuters, NBC news, 25 Aug. 2025
His Administration killed the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, hobbled the National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts, and cut federal funding to thousands of state and local programs that support arts and music education for children.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Star Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk has reportedly undergone surgery to tend to injuries that hobbled him late last season and will miss the start of the 2025-26 season as a result.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
After being denied permission at the border on Wednesday, Ahn hobbled into a waiting ambulance and was taken away.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
The Ocoee defense is led by talented corner Dariyon Gordon and Gurley is also excited about the return of junior safety/linebacker Kymani Fils-Amie, who has been hobbled by injuries.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
But the company that ended its run as Paramount Global has been hobbled the macroeconomic changes that have rocked all of media and entertainment.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobbled
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Talking to Bill Nighy about his star turn as a frail and at times broken novelist in & Sons is rather hampered by the British actor not having seen director Pablo Trapero’s father-and-son drama on a screen of any size ahead of its world premiere on Sunday at the Toronto Film Festival.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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Currently, only 37% of the more than 5 million tons of trash generated in the county each year is recycled — and even that is hampered by a 40% contamination rate.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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By the time Sega backed out of the hardware race post-Dreamcast, Shinobi mostly limped on with a couple of 3D entries for PlayStation and Nintendo platforms before fading into obscurity.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
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Sears limped into bankruptcy in October 2018.—
Michael Cannivet,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The feeble report all but confirms a Fed interest rate cut later this month and raises at least the possibility of a half point – rather than a typical quarter point - reduction, Saunders said.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Valkyries have sold out each of their 18 home games this season, 18,064 packing out Chase Center regardless of how mighty or feeble the opposition is.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
31 Aug. 2025
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Additionally, debris removal took place, including significant debris that impeded roadways and public spaces, and damage occurred to water control facilities, utilities and parks and recreation facilities.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The rare move highlighted the administration's combative stance toward jurists who impeded its immigration policies.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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Cost reductions can only achieve so much—without stabilizing revenue, the turnaround will be hindered.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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This lack of transparency hindered our ability to fully present our case.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Aug. 2025
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Jeanette Dalton, who taught emotionally-disabled students at PCES for 35 years, echoed Nusbaum’s sentiment.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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These payments apply to low-income and disabled Americans.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The bad weather may have been a better option for the Dolphins as they were embarrassed by the Colts, with a final score of 30-8.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images The President fired the nation’s top labor statistician because the jobs numbers embarrassed him.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In September, late night TV turns 71, ancient by television standards and, until recently, not infirm — one of American pop culture’s most durable inventions and exports.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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The public and police are encouraged to check on the elderly and infirm.—
Cory Franklin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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“Hobbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbled. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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