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as in to impede
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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Recent Examples of hobble
Joe Vardon, New York Times, 27 May 2025
Musk's pet project has nevertheless hobbled U.S. leadership in science and risked calamity by gutting agencies like the FDA.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
NBC News, 24 May 2021
Through her years with Lil Hobbs, Kathryn has helped the dog with several health issues, including cataracts, arthritis, loose and fractured teeth, and permanent a hobble in the pup's walk.
—People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 20 Apr. 2022
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Verb
Jalen Brunson scored 29 points for the Knicks, and Karl-Anthony Towns scored 24 points, ending the game hobbled after a hard fall late in the final quarter.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 27 May 2025
Musk's pet project has nevertheless hobbled U.S. leadership in science and risked calamity by gutting agencies like the FDA.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Noun
Her bound ankles were pulled behind her back and attached with a hobble to a belt around her waist.
—NBC News, 24 May 2021
Through her years with Lil Hobbs, Kathryn has helped the dog with several health issues, including cataracts, arthritis, loose and fractured teeth, and permanent a hobble in the pup's walk.
—People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 20 Apr. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobble
Verb
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Protesters should remain on sidewalks where possible and avoid impeding traffic or emergency access, Honeycutt said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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The union leader — whose organization represents approximately 750,000 people — is accused of conspiracy to impede an officer.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
Verb
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But he’s looked explosive in drills and hasn’t limped at all.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2025
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One playoff win, one playoff loss and Rodgers limps off the field.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
Verb
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In some such as Utah and Nevada, the government controls the vast majority of lands, protecting them from potential exploitation but hindering growth.—
Matthew Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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Civilian layoffs would hinder critical administrative support to sworn personnel and harm essential services citywide, McDonnell stressed.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Its omnivorous approach, in search of an everything box for pop songcraft, seems to see imagination itself as a hindrance.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
17 June 2025
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Federal military presence presents 'significant' challenge The Los Angeles Police Department reiterated on Monday that despite some demonstrations turning violent, local police can handle whatever protesters throw at them and that additional federal help could become a hindrance.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 June 2025
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As exciting as the high-speed maze gameplay gets, though, Pac-Man Superfast is hampered by a few odd design decisions.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Fifty-five percent of respondents identified this as a substantial impediment, while only 26% cited compensation.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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Both Ukraine and Russia have sought to frame the other as the main impediment to a peace deal.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
4 June 2025
Verb
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The following program will contain graphic stupidity, as four friends compete to embarrass one another – only this time in Lithuania.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
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The intensity of the Russian attacks on Ukraine over the past weeks has further dampened hopes that the warring sides could reach a peace deal anytime soon — especially after Kyiv recently embarrassed the Kremlin with a surprising drone attack on military airfields deep inside Russia.—
SAMYA KULLAB,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
Noun
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But Trump famously wriggles free from such fetters and resists being hemmed in.—
Peter D. Feaver,
Foreign Affairs,
6 Nov. 2024
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Rumors circulated before the killing of Khashoggi that King Salman was concerned enough to consider putting some fetters on his heir.—
Daniel Benjamin,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Oct. 2018
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“Hobble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobble. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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