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
Additionally, manufacturers would be required to submit quarterly reports on vehicle miles traveled, instances when vehicles become immobilized, and traffic collisions.
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Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 30 Sep. 2024
Running back Javonte Williams came over to check on him, but after a time on the ground the medical staff placed Badie on a stretcher and immobilized him.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2024
While waiting for help, keep the bite area immobilized and below heart level to slow the spread of venom.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 25 Sep. 2024
In more than 15 of those cases, police requested or suggested that emergency medical workers inject sedatives, such as ketamine or midazolam, to temporarily immobilize someone for transport.
—John Seewer and Reese Dunklin, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Sep. 2024
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Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 30 Sep. 2024
Running back Javonte Williams came over to check on him, but after a time on the ground the medical staff placed Badie on a stretcher and immobilized him.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2024
While waiting for help, keep the bite area immobilized and below heart level to slow the spread of venom.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 25 Sep. 2024
In more than 15 of those cases, police requested or suggested that emergency medical workers inject sedatives, such as ketamine or midazolam, to temporarily immobilize someone for transport.
—John Seewer and Reese Dunklin, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immobilize
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Fear Of Failure: High-stakes environments can paralyze even the most capable leaders.Jackie Simon, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The undiluted isolationism of his campaign messaging could prove to be a straitjacket that paralyzes the Trump administration’s foreign policy at a critical time.Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2024
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The explosions killed 37 people — including two children — created widespread fear and incapacitated thousands of Hezbollah’s rank-and-file members, officials and administrators.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2024
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The International Civil Aviation Organization has, for its part, considered the possibility of more frequent lightning causing disruption to flight schedules, damaging aircraft, or incapacitating radar towers.Chris Baraniuk, WIRED, 11 Sep. 2024
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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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This is all designed to undermine future competitions.Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
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In recent months, U.S., British, German and other European officials have accused Russia of organizing an increasingly aggressive sabotage campaign aimed at undermining and disrupting Western assistance to Ukraine.Tom Costello, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Immobilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immobilize. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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