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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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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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Tricia McLaughlin, an assistant secretary with the Department of Homeland Security, claimed that the demonstrators were preventing an ICE vehicle from leaving the federal facility and hampering operations.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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After taking a fastball on the knee in the fifth game of the series, outfield veteran George Springer returned to the starting lineup on Sunday and was noticeably limping and grimacing during his at-bats.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 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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Six citizens were arrested for impeding and threatening to kill agents.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Martinez has pleaded not guilty to a charge of assaulting, resisting, and impeding officers.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Relieve Compaction Excessive traffic on a lawn causes the soil particles in the turf’s root zone to press more closely together, hindering access to water, nutrients, and oxygen.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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Can what’s hindering the Chargers’ defense be fixed in only a matter of days?—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
20 Oct. 2025
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The adult passenger in the vehicle was also arrested and charged with obstructing a police officer, and three separate warrants, according to the release.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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In November 2018, Stankovic was arrested in Long Island, New York, for resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration, McLaughlin said.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 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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The New York Mets fell short of the postseason in embarrassing fashion last season, so this offseason is going to be more important than ever.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Hobbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hobbling. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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