as in to impede
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
the raging blizzard stymied the rescuers' attempts to find the stranded mountain climbers
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Recent Examples of stymie
Those guys stymied the Wolverines, limiting them to only 316 total yards and only two third-down completions in nine attempts.
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Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
Gray cooperated with Nixon to stymie the FBI’s investigation of the 1972 Watergate break-in and the ensuing cover-up.
—Douglas M. Charles, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Large wind and solar projects and the transmission lines to connect them to cities are often stymied by local opposition.
—Ivan Penn, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
The Notre Dame defense, which had been leaky against the pass and ranked 100th nationally, created pressure on Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green and stymied an offense that had gained 500-plus yards in five consecutive games.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2025
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Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
Gray cooperated with Nixon to stymie the FBI’s investigation of the 1972 Watergate break-in and the ensuing cover-up.
—Douglas M. Charles, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Large wind and solar projects and the transmission lines to connect them to cities are often stymied by local opposition.
—Ivan Penn, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
The Notre Dame defense, which had been leaky against the pass and ranked 100th nationally, created pressure on Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green and stymied an offense that had gained 500-plus yards in five consecutive games.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stymie
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Since pre-shredded cheeses are coated in anti-caking agents that can impede melting, our Test Kitchen recommends grating your own cheese from a block or wedge.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
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Martinez was charged in federal court with forcibly assaulting, impeding, and interfering with a federal law enforcement officer.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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However, Powell said that would be a mistake and would hinder the Fed's ability to carry out policy.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Many complications hinder the process, including Israeli opposition to a Palestinian state, expanding Jewish settlements in the West Bank, the ongoing Gaza conflict, and an aging and corrupt Palestinian leadership, which the US and other Arab nations say requires reform.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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With injuries and inconsistency hampering the wide receiver corps, the Commanders are set to host former Tennessee Titans first-round draft pick Treylon Burks.—
Josh Buckhalter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Bears lost this matchup in embarrassing fashion last year as the Commanders completed a Hail Mary with time expiring.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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The games themselves are embarrassing enough to watch.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Yet this claim conceals the fact that registration is swift for compliant unions but obstructed for independent ones.—
Sourcing Journal,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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Tricia McLaughlin, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, condemned the protest, characterizing it as an attempt to obstruct law enforcement operations.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Stymie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stymie. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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