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
As Cabrera laid down in the dirt, the Yankees and Mariners’ training staffs worked to immobilize him.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
Phone removal Separating your phone from a bike mount can be awkward, especially if it’s securely immobilized.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Any vehicle immobilized by a mine will be spotted by the reconnaissance drones, and bombers and FPVs dispatched to finish it off before it can be recovered
PTM-1S: Lightweight, Lacks Punch
Other drone operators wanted a lightweight mine which could be carried by FPVs and other small drones.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Early treatment includes protecting and immobilizing the foot, such as with a cast or boot.
—Isabel Casimiro, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for immobilize
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
Phone removal Separating your phone from a bike mount can be awkward, especially if it’s securely immobilized.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Any vehicle immobilized by a mine will be spotted by the reconnaissance drones, and bombers and FPVs dispatched to finish it off before it can be recovered
PTM-1S: Lightweight, Lacks Punch
Other drone operators wanted a lightweight mine which could be carried by FPVs and other small drones.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Early treatment includes protecting and immobilizing the foot, such as with a cast or boot.
—Isabel Casimiro, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for immobilize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immobilize
Verb
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The widespread arrests have paralyzed parts of the city where high numbers of immigrants work, such as the Flower District downtown.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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The toe-biter’s venom first paralyzes its prey and then dissolves its insides.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
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This decrease signifies a substantial revenue gap that could have incapacitated many companies.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Near the Bering Strait, the crew spotted the Brunswick, incapacitated after striking ice and surrounded by other whalers preparing to buy off its goods.—
Francine Uenuma,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 June 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Critics, including the National Head Start Association, warned the move will sow fear and confusion among families and undermine decades of inclusive policy.—
Amanda Castro
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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And then the leftist media, which is looking to completely undermine our culture and our civilization, and knows that these things turn social norms on their head, pick up these concepts and promote them.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
11 July 2025
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“Immobilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immobilize. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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