1
as in to impede
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
the cold inhibited her from getting much work done that morning
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2
as in to regulate
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
laws designed to inhibit the powers of the intelligence organizations
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as in to discourage
to steer (a person) from an activity or course of action
a fundamental sense of propriety should have inhibited you from making a drunken spectacle of yourself
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Recent Examples of inhibit
And quite commonly the problem is that in an effort to give the grass every possible advantage, pre-emergent herbicide was applied with the seed — the thinking being that the herbicide will inhibit weeds from competing with the new grass plants.
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Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
While animal studies suggest that using rapamycin to inhibit mTOR can extend both lifespan and healthspan, a new critical review of available human studies and clinical trials on the off-label use of low-dose rapamycin in healthy adults hasn’t quite maintained the hype.
—New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2025
By interfering with one of those COX enzymes, acetaminophen inhibits these prostaglandins from forming, says Steven Dudley, a clinical toxicologist and pharmacist, who directs the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center at the University of Arizona.
—Josh Fischman, Scientific American, 21 Sep. 2025
The implicit message, heard clearly by the market, is that policy makers will be quicker to support growth than to restrain it proactively to inhibit inflation.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
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Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
While animal studies suggest that using rapamycin to inhibit mTOR can extend both lifespan and healthspan, a new critical review of available human studies and clinical trials on the off-label use of low-dose rapamycin in healthy adults hasn’t quite maintained the hype.
—New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2025
By interfering with one of those COX enzymes, acetaminophen inhibits these prostaglandins from forming, says Steven Dudley, a clinical toxicologist and pharmacist, who directs the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center at the University of Arizona.
—Josh Fischman, Scientific American, 21 Sep. 2025
The implicit message, heard clearly by the market, is that policy makers will be quicker to support growth than to restrain it proactively to inhibit inflation.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhibit
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Trump characterized the cities as in crisis and accused leaders of impeding immigration operations.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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Alas, the roster should not impede them from pulling off this feat.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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While employer support is still low, fewer than 5% offer meaningful programs, more companies are adding improved coverage for hormone therapy, paid time off and even regulating the office thermostat.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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What To Do Instead Adding a little butter or oil to your nonstick pan while preheating can create a buffer that helps regulate the temperature and protect the coating.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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However, those notoriously volatile market conditions haven’t discouraged some entrepreneurs.—
Barbara Peterson,
AFAR Media,
6 Oct. 2025
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In states such as Maryland, the role diversity, equity, and inclusion-like policies embedded in federal contract requirements are playing in discouraging development has come into focus as efforts begin to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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The fear was that Jayden Daniels would be limited, that the brace on his left knee — or the knee itself — would hinder his running or his elusiveness, eliminate his quick cuts or somehow slow him down.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Trending Shorts Environmental activist Jane Goodall, who died Wednesday at the age of 91, understood the bleak projections from climate scientists — and the economic and political structures that hinder change.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
7 Oct. 2025
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McSweeney’s elevation appeared bizarre, but Bailey and his selection team have openly stated their belief that the Test team should contain the best six batters regardless of position.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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But much like Week 1 against Justin Herbert and the Chargers, the Chiefs’ inability to contain the opposing quarterback in timely spots lost them the football game.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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Throughout that spring, American and European officials had been waging a pressure campaign to dissuade Khan from pursuing the Israeli warrants.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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Initially, Reeves suggested that the pair alternate nights as Estragon and Vladimir, but Lloyd dissuaded them from taking on that challenge.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Stephanie Lulay, executive editor and cofounder of Block Club Chicago, said the newsroom’s coverage of the protests has been hampered.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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His lack of strength also hampers him on defense.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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China places export controls on rare earth minerals The new rules curb the supply chain for the semiconductors that are used in phones, computers, AI data centers, cars, solar panels, and other IT kit.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Either of these original conditions would compel us to curb our aspirations to self-making, self-saving, and self-liberation as harmful forms of willfulness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Inhibit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhibit. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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