as in to paralyze
to render powerless, ineffective, or unable to move
town councils felt immobilized by the powers newly granted to the state legislation
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Recent Examples of immobilize
Rodents do extensive, expensive, potentially dangerous and immobilizing damage by chewing on automobiles’ wiring and more.
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Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
In mouse experiments, that meant immobilizing their heads so the research team could get clear scans.
—Ars Technica, 20 Jan. 2025
Months after his diagnosis with Coccidioides meningitis in 2019, inflammation from the fungal infection prompted a stroke that immobilized his right side.
—Bymeredith Wadman, science.org, 16 Jan. 2025
His infected wound caused both of his legs and hand to swell, according to the complaint, which says he became mostly immobilized by this.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2025
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Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
In mouse experiments, that meant immobilizing their heads so the research team could get clear scans.
—Ars Technica, 20 Jan. 2025
Months after his diagnosis with Coccidioides meningitis in 2019, inflammation from the fungal infection prompted a stroke that immobilized his right side.
—Bymeredith Wadman, science.org, 16 Jan. 2025
His infected wound caused both of his legs and hand to swell, according to the complaint, which says he became mostly immobilized by this.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immobilize
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Don’t let minor risks paralyze major opportunities. 5.—
Aslak de Silva,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The memos, also obtained by ProPublica, estimated that up to 166,000 people would die from malaria due to the cuts, while 200,000 children would be paralyzed by polio.—
Dan Cody,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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When your inheritance involves a death The reality of inheritances is that most happen after a loved one dies or experiences an incapacitating health event.—
Janet Arzt,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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In both of Bonta’s lawsuits related to federal firings, the attorney general asserted Trump had violated the Administrative Procedure Act, which prevents the president from using reduction in force process to incapacitate the Education Department from functioning.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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About six weeks ago, hackers crippled the computer systems of the TV and mobile phone provider Dish Network.—
Shira Ovide,
Washington Post,
4 Apr. 2023
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Oakland Mills Coach: Chris Brewington Last season: Class 2A state champion Outlook: Losing the talent Oakland Mills did from last year’s outdoor season would cripple most programs, but the Scorpions have reloaded.—
Anthony Maluso,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2023
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This approach would hide the true impact on taxpayers, undermine Senate rules against increasing deficits, and further harm the U.S. fiscal position.—
Doug Criscitello,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Make no mistake—undermining our basic freedoms and pulling funding from schools will not address the real problem of antisemitism and will certainly not help students receive an education.—
Maggie Siddiqi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Immobilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immobilize. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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