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as in impedes
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 hobbles
Sam Meredith, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Carolyn switches her nail color from a bold red to a blander shade; John hobbles out of his George magazine office wearing a cast on his left ankle due to a paragliding accident.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
Kittle hobbles off the field George Kittle limped off the field late in the third quarter with an ankle injury amid a productive night.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 23 Dec. 2025
Todd hobbles into each frame like a joyless ghoul, hating the cameras and hating his wife for bringing them into his world.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
In the video, an elderly man — played by Hiep Tran Nghia — gingerly hobbles around a stone town before an apocalypse of sorts strikes.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
Major marine war risk providers have started to scrap cover for vessels operating in the Persian Gulf as the fallout from a sudden security shock hobbles key shipping routes in the region.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
Carolyn switches her nail color from a bold red to a blander shade; John hobbles out of his George magazine office wearing a cast on his left ankle due to a paragliding accident.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
Kittle hobbles off the field George Kittle limped off the field late in the third quarter with an ankle injury amid a productive night.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 23 Dec. 2025
Todd hobbles into each frame like a joyless ghoul, hating the cameras and hating his wife for bringing them into his world.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
In the video, an elderly man — played by Hiep Tran Nghia — gingerly hobbles around a stone town before an apocalypse of sorts strikes.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobbles
Verb
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This ruling sets a troubling precedent that undermines protections afforded to interstate commerce and impedes site remediation, as well as the safe and effective long-term management of these materials for customers in Michigan and throughout the country.—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Supporters describe it as a first-of-its-kind provision that could reduce gun violence, but critics say such technology impedes on free expression.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Verb
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None at all leads to slow, pale, sad-looking growth that limps through the season.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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The unchanged chain was dubbed Ethereum Classic, which still limps along today, though its market cap is far less than 1% of actual Ethereum.—
Emin Gün Sirer,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After she was brought to the Whipple Building, where federal immigration activities were headquartered, agents cut off some of her clothing and her wedding ring, put her in shackles and left her in a cell for hours, according to the lawsuit.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
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It would have been misguided to paint himself as the bold employee held back by the ownership’s shackles.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Current dependence on rare earth elements or precious metals often hinders the widespread adoption of electrolysis systems.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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Making every decision for your teenager hinders their ability to build independence.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The other lets go of a red balloon.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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Federal police chased and targeted people randomly in public places like stores, shopping center parking lets, a church lawn and a country club and at times aimed their weapons at people or threatened them.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2026
Noun
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To drag a man in fetters into the grand illuminated temple of liberty, and call upon him to join you in joyous anthems, were inhuman mockery and sacrilegious irony.—
Jeremy Mennis,
The Conversation,
1 May 2026
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The short life of Alexander Hamilton both feeds and fetters Vaill’s project.—
Jane Kamensky,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Graft inquiry embarrasses Zelensky Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office said in a Telegram announcement that the investigation into Yermak is ongoing.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Now the technology embarrasses an umpire even more than a player could, and what’s the recourse?—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Hobbles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbles. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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