as in to paralyze
to render powerless, ineffective, or unable to move
town councils felt immobilized by the powers newly granted to the state legislation
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Recent Examples of immobilize
Mobility limitation: Some men could work to immobilize the gorilla's limbs while others tackle it from behind or atop.
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Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
In this particular case, biologists suspect the bobcat probably took advantage of a cold snap that had immobilized Loki.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 June 2025
The arm was immobilized as a precautionary measure.
—Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2025
As Cabrera laid down in the dirt, the Yankees and Mariners’ training staffs worked to immobilize him.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
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Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
In this particular case, biologists suspect the bobcat probably took advantage of a cold snap that had immobilized Loki.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 June 2025
The arm was immobilized as a precautionary measure.
—Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 14 Feb. 2025
As Cabrera laid down in the dirt, the Yankees and Mariners’ training staffs worked to immobilize him.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immobilize
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At a time when institutions are bending the knee to Donald Trump and the Democratic Party is paralyzed, the WFP is building capacity, strategically leveraging power, and engaging voters in cities big and small.—
Theo Oshiro,
New York Daily News,
14 Aug. 2025
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The breach paralyzed billing and claims systems for weeks across the U.S. healthcare network.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Now in her 21st year in office, Howard recalled the warmth and support that came her way in 2019 from her House colleagues when her husband was stricken with the incapacitating illness that would claim his life the following year.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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He was found guilty this week after a two-and-a-half week trial where the victim testified she was incapacitated after heavy drinking at the party and unable to provide consent.—
Chris Biderman
July 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2025
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About six weeks ago, hackers crippled the computer systems of the TV and mobile phone provider Dish Network.—
Shira Ovide,
Washington Post,
4 Apr. 2023
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Oakland Mills Coach: Chris Brewington Last season: Class 2A state champion Outlook: Losing the talent Oakland Mills did from last year’s outdoor season would cripple most programs, but the Scorpions have reloaded.—
Anthony Maluso,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2023
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Trump’s suggestion of easing economic restrictions has drawn sharp criticism from European allies, who warn that any premature normalization could undermine the unified Western stance on sanctions and harm Ukraine’s position in ongoing negotiations.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
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Provost Jenny Martinez is vastly more accepting of athletics than her predecessor, Persis Drell, who might have done more to undermine football than anyone else on campus.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Immobilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immobilize. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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