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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
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.
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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
Cold temperatures stall ripening by inhibiting the enzymes needed to convert starches into sugars.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
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
Very few storms reach this point due to inhibiting factors such as strong winds in the upper atmosphere.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
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
Cold temperatures stall ripening by inhibiting the enzymes needed to convert starches into sugars.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
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
Very few storms reach this point due to inhibiting factors such as strong winds in the upper atmosphere.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhibiting
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DeFoor was set to appear in federal court later Tuesday on federal charges of damaging government property, engaging in physical violence against any person or property in a restricted building or grounds, and assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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DeFoor also faces federal charges of damaging government property, engaging in physical violence against any person or property in a restricted building or grounds, and assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 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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But a September report from SANDAG’s internal auditor was discouraging.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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The initiative also coincides with the $100,000 H-1B application fee, introduced September 21, two days after the DOL announcement—a White House move aimed at discouraging bulk filings by staffing and outsourcing firms.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Numerous people continued to protest outside the farm’s fences, and CFIA has warned the farm’s supporters from hindering government operations, or flying drones over the site.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Insufficient domestic funding is hindering education progress in Africa as most governments fail to meet global funding benchmarks, wrote Human Rights Watch.—
Obiageli Ezekwesili,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The idea of curbing Wall Street’s role in housing isn’t new.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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Vaccinating children also helped protect pregnant women by curbing the spread of infection.—
Jake Scott,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Inhibiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhibiting. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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