1
as in impeding
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 controlling
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 dissuading
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 inhibiting
Mars and Uranus are sparring across your wary 8th house and your networked 11th house, potentially inhibiting your efforts to connect with those around you.
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
Warren praises this skincare for increasing cellular turnover, inhibiting pigment production and fighting acne.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 27 Feb. 2026
Inflammation May Decrease Blackberries contain compounds that protect cells by decreasing free radicals and inhibiting inflammation.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Feb. 2026
Scientists had long known that depriving mice of vitamin A caused infertility; the challenge was finding a safe, targeted way of inhibiting it.
—Ana Castelain, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
This suggests that these trees have evolved a unique defense strategy where chemical compounds are mobilized to seal wounds, while also inhibiting the invasion of pathogens or herbivores.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
According to the pros at Whirlpool, this can block the detergent door, inhibiting the solution from making its way to the rest of the dishes.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
Of that group, five were determined capable of inhibiting Mpro, and two, named 1a and 5a, were seen as particularly potent.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The serum’s star ingredient is a proprietary 4-CLGN complex that combines hydrating beta-glucan with signaling and neurotransmitter-inhibiting peptides.
—Kathleen Baird-Murray, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
Warren praises this skincare for increasing cellular turnover, inhibiting pigment production and fighting acne.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 27 Feb. 2026
Inflammation May Decrease Blackberries contain compounds that protect cells by decreasing free radicals and inhibiting inflammation.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Feb. 2026
Scientists had long known that depriving mice of vitamin A caused infertility; the challenge was finding a safe, targeted way of inhibiting it.
—Ana Castelain, Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
This suggests that these trees have evolved a unique defense strategy where chemical compounds are mobilized to seal wounds, while also inhibiting the invasion of pathogens or herbivores.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
According to the pros at Whirlpool, this can block the detergent door, inhibiting the solution from making its way to the rest of the dishes.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
Of that group, five were determined capable of inhibiting Mpro, and two, named 1a and 5a, were seen as particularly potent.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The serum’s star ingredient is a proprietary 4-CLGN complex that combines hydrating beta-glucan with signaling and neurotransmitter-inhibiting peptides.
—Kathleen Baird-Murray, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhibiting
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Bill Essayli, federal prosecutors in Los Angeles have aggressively charged protesters with assaulting and impeding the actions of immigration agents, filing more than 100 cases.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Homan said nearly 160 people were arrested in the month of January for impeding or assaulting federal officers.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Others freaked out, not least at the prospect of the Ellisons controlling CNN.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2026
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Phillips struggled to run long distances while controlling her breathing.—
Samuel O’Neal
February 26,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Feb. 2026
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Trump, just as the vote was wrapping up, issued a primary threat against those who opposed his tariff regime — potentially dissuading some Republicans running in tight seats from backing Democrats’ tariff resolutions.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
13 Feb. 2026
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A little bout of volatility isn't dissuading Ed Yardeni from his bullish take on stocks.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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Dry air and gusty winds are hampering fire crews, particularly in the southern Rockies and Plains, where blustery conditions in New Mexico and Texas are fueling rapid spread through tinder-dry grasses.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Rescuers faced a winter storm dumping more than 2 inches of snow an hour in the area, grounding rescue helicopters and hampering ground crews trying to reach the missing skiers, according to the Sierra Avalanche Center.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Mitchell Bend residents wanted to incorporate in hopes of regulating noise and pollution from the nearby crypto-mining company.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Justice Department told the Supreme Court that Boulder’s lawsuit is barred by both the Constitution and by the Clean Air Act, the federal law regulating air pollution.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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The organization’s rebuild has centered on evaluation through competition, not avoidance of it, and a league-wide move toward discouraging manipulation would make that philosophy less of an outlier.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2026
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But the venue was not the issue, as host Ego Nwodim was forced to deliver some disappointing monologues, several key guests were absent, and the lack of buzz overall was discouraging.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
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Here's how often to prune succulents without hindering their growth.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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At last week’s Rio de Janeiro Open, there was an even more severe case of a hindrance hindering the player who committed it much more than the player on the other side of the net.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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City Council Member Marc Duchen, who represents the neighborhoods rallying for the ordinance, said the new rules would provide officers with a new tool for curbing dangerous driving behavior.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
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The 65-game rule, which was instituted during the 2023-24 season, was aimed at curbing tanking and disincentivizing teams from sitting their stars during the long 82-game season.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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