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
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.
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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
Yet, law enforcement officials said barefoot driving may carry some risks, like inhibiting the ability to apply consistent pressure on the pedals or react quickly in emergency situations.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 6 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
Studies Show No Significant Effect While the ACE-inhibiting effects of yogurt and kefir have been more strongly supported by research,34 the same has not been seen with kombucha.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2025
But the scientists also discovered that inhibiting the TAS2R receptors made the cells more receptive to the drug's effects.
—New Atlas, 8 Nov. 2025
By inhibiting calcineurin, voclosporin reduces the overactive immune response that drives lupus nephritis.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
This transit is here to push us past our comfort zone, essentially daring us to break free from what’s been inhibiting us.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
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
Yet, law enforcement officials said barefoot driving may carry some risks, like inhibiting the ability to apply consistent pressure on the pedals or react quickly in emergency situations.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 6 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
Studies Show No Significant Effect While the ACE-inhibiting effects of yogurt and kefir have been more strongly supported by research,34 the same has not been seen with kombucha.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 27 Dec. 2025
But the scientists also discovered that inhibiting the TAS2R receptors made the cells more receptive to the drug's effects.
—New Atlas, 8 Nov. 2025
By inhibiting calcineurin, voclosporin reduces the overactive immune response that drives lupus nephritis.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
This transit is here to push us past our comfort zone, essentially daring us to break free from what’s been inhibiting us.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhibiting
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For a more permanent setup, mounting it on the ceiling keeps the projector out of the way and minimizes the risk of people, pets, or objects impeding the projection.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Agitators directing traffic and impeding law enforcement activity in Minnesota are drawing sharp criticism from a former police official, who warns the scenes signal a dangerous normalization of obstruction that threatens public safety and the rule of law.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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The farmers also pitched in with efforts of their own, including adjusting fertilizer methods, controlling soil erosion and increasing on-site water retention.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Other concerning behaviors may include constant messaging, controlling actions, name-calling, threats, or refusing to respect your boundaries.—
Elissa Jorgensen,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Jan. 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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The actor turned businessman, who filed for divorce from Richards in July, is facing four criminal charges by the State of California — two counts of injuring a spouse, cohabitant, fiancé, boyfriend, girlfriend or child's parent; and two counts of dissuading a witness by force or threat.—
Sean Mandell,
PEOPLE,
24 Nov. 2025
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This left the country without a regular budget for next year and is hampering plans for long-overdue structural reforms and decisions on use of EU support funds.—
Veselin Toshkov,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2025
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Decades-old grids in the US are hampering new energy rollouts, and Spain’s huge blackout in April was blamed on an aged system unable to cope with power swings.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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Silk is known to have great temperature-regulating qualities, so these will lock in the heat during the winter and keep you cool in the summer.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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That’s because our oceans play a key role in regulating the impact of global carbon emissions in our atmosphere—absorbing about 90% of the excess heat from planetary warming trapped by greenhouse gases over the past century.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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In a 2025 prison interview included in the documentary, Young defends his treatments and denies making anyone sick or discouraging his patients from seeing their doctors.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Fixating on the outcome and then having trouble achieving that goal can be discouraging.—
Gillian Mohney,
Verywell Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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Minnesota officials, however, have reported that the federal government is blocking state authorities from the FBI probe and hindering their ability to carry out their own independent investigation by preventing them from accessing evidence.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
14 Jan. 2026
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Despite his objections to the process, Cotton said he was concerned with the long-term viability of the city’s primary water source and regulations hindering residential development.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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For years, Illinois counted on the feds to take the lead in curbing water pollution.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Albritton emphasized the traditional role of the Senate in curbing ideological hysteria.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Inhibiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhibiting. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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