as in impaired
deprived of the power to perform one or more natural bodily activities
the disabled man was unable to climb the stairs without help
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as in crippled
to cause severe or permanent injury to
a promising athlete who was severely disabled in a plane crash
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as in paralyzed
to render powerless, ineffective, or unable to move
disabled the controls for unauthorized users
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Recent Examples of disabled
Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
Anyone aware of elderly or disabled individuals who need water delivery can call 915-594-5500.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
Patrick Damp, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Many are more likely to be disabled, homebound or reliant on medical devices, and those who live alone or speak limited English may struggle to access timely help.
—Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Long said park residents include people who travel back and forth from other homes, retirees and disabled veterans who’ve lived there for several years.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026
Anyone aware of elderly or disabled individuals who need water delivery can call 915-594-5500.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
Two SUVs were disabled, but the drivers were not hurt.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Many are more likely to be disabled, homebound or reliant on medical devices, and those who live alone or speak limited English may struggle to access timely help.
—Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disabled
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This approach draws on a concept known as sensory substitution, in which information from a missing or impaired sense is rerouted through a functioning one.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Jan. 2026
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All were badly wounded; one of them, Darrell Cabey, was left permanently paralyzed and cognitively impaired.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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However, researchers say the Western sanctions have also crippled Iran’s middle class – the base of the country’s reform movement – who see few opportunities for economic growth.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Except as soon as Guhle began skating on his own and ramping up his preparation, as soon as Xhekaj’s spot in the lineup appeared to be in imminent danger, as soon as the conditions that previously crippled him were beginning to manifest, his game improved.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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Hawking’s work on the physics of black holes helped reshape the scientific understanding of the universe, even after being diagnosed with a motor neuron disease also known as ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease, early in life that gradually paralyzed him.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Economists have attributed this to high uncertainty (in part due to massive shifts in trade and immigration policy) that has paralyzed much business investment.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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Until ecosystems adapt, many exceptional leaders will continue to build extraordinary value for others but struggle to do the same for themselves, not due to lack of capability, but because the system hasn’t caught up to their needs.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Jan. 2026
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Your visit will give you a firsthand look at the vibrant Town Center and the award-winning neighborhoods and exceptional lifestyle amenities.—
Ave Maria,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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Munoz-Guatemala was not incapacitated by the Taser, prosecutors said, and kept driving, taking Ross the length of a football field in 12 seconds.—
Ryan J. Foley,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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With Macklin Good incapacitated, the car then careens to the side of the road, crashing into a parked car.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
8 Jan. 2026
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The driver was shot and wounded, and the passenger was injured when the van crashed seconds later, according to the original statement from DHS.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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The attack in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region also wounded 10 people, local authorities said.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Damazio, a claiming-level 7-year-old gelding, was injured and threw jockey Adrian Escobedo in the second race last Sunday.—
Kevin Modesti,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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Santos injured Third-year wing Gui Santos has been a source of energy for the Warriors, often sparking the team with offensive boards and other effort plays that do not show up on the stat sheet.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Disabled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disabled. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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