Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gimped
Verb
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Two days after orchestrating a blowout semifinal win over Arizona with secret lobs off the backboard, Cadeau had to help compensate for Lendeborg, the Big Ten Player of the Year and leading scorer, who was hobbled by a left leg injury.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026 -
Michigan proved it Monday night, rolling out an all-transfer starting lineup that was too big, too strong and too capable of countering anything that UConn could muster — even on a night when the 3-point shot wasn't falling and All-American Yaxel Lendeborg was hobbled by ankle and knee injuries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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What made matters worse was Suarez injured her leg with less than two minutes remaining in the first half and limped off the court.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Whereas a year ago at this time, the Wild limped into playoffs having lost Joel Eriksson Ek for much of March and Kirill Kaprizov for half of the season, the extra manpower in 2026 creates its own kind of challenge.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If wildflowers are trampled, they cannot be pollinated and produce seed, which will reduce the future number of wildflowers.—
Samuel O’Neal
March 17,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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Mary has turned to alcohol and other men after her husband, the distracted Abe Lincoln, has trampled on her dream of becoming a cabaret singer.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Gimped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gimped. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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