1
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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2
as in limping
to walk while favoring one leg
I hobbled home with a twisted ankle
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After limping through multiple playoffs with a consistently anemic power play, this year’s version looks ready to finally provide the Leafs with an edge.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025 -
Anything is possible as the Panthers enter their final five-game stretch of the regular season almost limping to the finish.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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Mehta highlighted how business units stow data, impeding cross-functional collaboration.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The slow development of hydrogen fueling infrastructure remains a critical challenge, impeding widespread adoption.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The robot also managed to get up from a face-up position, even with a bag obstructing its view.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2025
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Stay High and Dry To avoid obstructing impressive scenery, a hog-wire railing framed in wood wraps this deck, which is set high above the water.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Hobbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbling. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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