hamstrings

present tense third-person singular of hamstring

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hamstrings
Verb
  • This paralyzes executives and creates fatigue.
    Nick Ryan, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The smaller wasp quickly stings the spider, injecting its powerful venom that does not kill but permanently paralyzes it.
    Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • This inefficiency is invisible during small-scale development tests but completely cripples an application’s performance under the heavy load of a real production environment.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • An ongoing alien siege cripples the world’s militaries, infrastructure, and communication centers but Will can run Premiere Pro, FaceTime, WhatsApp, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and remote control a Tesla all at the same time.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Constant external pressure undermines all three.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Critics argue the policy undermines free speech and academic freedom under the guise of protecting Jewish students.
    Jason DeRose, NPR, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This special assurance for a specific competitor weakens competition.
    Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • This is seen in conditions such as rickets, which softens and weakens the bones, often seen in children.
    Anthea Levi, Health, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Hamstrings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hamstrings. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.

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