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
The authors found distinctive puncture marks, skeletal damage and dismemberment patterns, all of which were consistent with an apex predator that immobilizes prey through concentrated gripping force, rather than prolonged tearing or chewing.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
These clichés come to fruition when Kristen is immobilized by pain in one of her legs which, of course, is diagnosed as cancer.
—Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
The venom causes a drop in blood pressure in the prey as well as prolonged bleeding, immobilizing it and allowing the dragon to bring it down and kill it.
—Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026
Key parts like the build plate and resin vat are separately protected and immobilized within the chamber using dense foam blocks and additional cardboard bracing, minimizing the risk of shifting or damage.
—Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 2 May 2026
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
These clichés come to fruition when Kristen is immobilized by pain in one of her legs which, of course, is diagnosed as cancer.
—Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 May 2026
The venom causes a drop in blood pressure in the prey as well as prolonged bleeding, immobilizing it and allowing the dragon to bring it down and kill it.
—Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026
Key parts like the build plate and resin vat are separately protected and immobilized within the chamber using dense foam blocks and additional cardboard bracing, minimizing the risk of shifting or damage.
—Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immobilize
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But Leo isn’t the only VIP who'll be paralyzing much of Madrid this weekend.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Hello Robot has worked with Henry Evans, who is paralyzed and cannot speak.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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The lieutenant governor assumes the top job if the governor is incapacitated or dies.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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For example, if mom's alive but incapacitated, the heir legally owns nothing and has zero rights to manage the house.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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However, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller — who lost the recent Republican primary to a candidate backed by Abbott — said the federal response will take too long and risks crippling the cattle industry.—
Jeffrey Collins,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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The protest largely crippled the country’s center, with highways closed and public transportation halted by the massive crowds in both Jerusalem and the Tel Aviv metro area.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Court records show Sorsby wagered at least $90,000, including bets on Indiana football, as the NCAA warns the ruling could destabilize college sports and undermine competitive integrity.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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But that kind of moderation bottleneck undermined the Polymath vision.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 June 2026
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“Immobilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immobilize. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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