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as in hampering
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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as in limping
to walk while favoring one leg
I hobbled home with a twisted ankle
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Recent Examples of hobbling
The 49ers are 4-2 but can’t run the ball effectively and quarterbacks Brock Purdy (turf toe) and Mac Jones (knee, oblique) are hobbling.
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Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
The last thing the Heat wants to see this preseason then happened early in the second half, as Adebayo came up hobbling after an awkward landing on a shot attempt.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Martin Odegaard hobbling off the Emirates pitch for the third time in as many starts would have frustrated Mikel Arteta, but having Martin Zubimendi waiting in the wings is a luxury any manager would dream of.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Because Argentina’s economy has been hobbling from one crisis to another for decades, this kind of instability isn’t uncommon.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Many continue hobbling anywhere but to the doctor, convinced the situation will eventually resolve by itself.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
This is the play in which Jayden Daniels appeared to come up hobbling a bit.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Other economists, however, worry the fees, which many companies have absorbed, will increasingly be passed along in consumer prices, hobbling consumption along with business profits and hiring.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Colum awkwardly stands, hobbling to catch his father, refusing any help from Ellen, and ends up falling down the stairs, further damaging his leg.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
The last thing the Heat wants to see this preseason then happened early in the second half, as Adebayo came up hobbling after an awkward landing on a shot attempt.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
Martin Odegaard hobbling off the Emirates pitch for the third time in as many starts would have frustrated Mikel Arteta, but having Martin Zubimendi waiting in the wings is a luxury any manager would dream of.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Because Argentina’s economy has been hobbling from one crisis to another for decades, this kind of instability isn’t uncommon.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
Many continue hobbling anywhere but to the doctor, convinced the situation will eventually resolve by itself.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
This is the play in which Jayden Daniels appeared to come up hobbling a bit.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Other economists, however, worry the fees, which many companies have absorbed, will increasingly be passed along in consumer prices, hobbling consumption along with business profits and hiring.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Colum awkwardly stands, hobbling to catch his father, refusing any help from Ellen, and ends up falling down the stairs, further damaging his leg.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hobbling
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And since the deal, Israel has refused to reengage with the agency, hampering large-scale relief efforts.—
Jeremy Konyndyk,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Oct. 2025
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With injuries and inconsistency hampering the wide receiver corps, the Commanders are set to host former Tennessee Titans first-round draft pick Treylon Burks.—
Josh Buckhalter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Barkley pulled up limping after an explosive 28-yard run with less than 10 seconds left in the quarter and immediately went to the blue medical tent for further evaluation.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Rossi kept playing versus the Flyers, despite limping to the bench in obvious pain after more than one shift.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
20 Oct. 2025
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Polls previously found Abughazaleh in second place in the Democratic primary, but her run could be complicated by a federal indictment for impeding an ICE operation in Chicago.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Nov. 2025
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Previously, his arguments have been focused largely on moderating inflation and the importance of the Fed not impeding economic growth with higher rates.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
7 Nov. 2025
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Numerous people continued to protest outside the farm’s fences, and CFIA has warned the farm’s supporters from hindering government operations, or flying drones over the site.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Insufficient domestic funding is hindering education progress in Africa as most governments fail to meet global funding benchmarks, wrote Human Rights Watch.—
Obiageli Ezekwesili,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Still, the former University of Miami standout did not want to be dealt, even publicly stating that just hours after the Dolphins’ embarrassing 28-6 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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For French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, the heist spotlights embarrassing security failings at one of France’s most venerable institutions.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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Salah was convicted in April on one count of planting the hoax bomb and another count of obstructing the free exercise of religion.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan is facing federal charges for allegedly obstructing agents trying to arrest an undocumented immigrant.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Hobbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbling. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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