INHIBITORS Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

inhibitors

noun

plural of inhibitor

as in restraints

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Recent Examples of inhibitors This generated a lot of interest because one of the main ways that cancer develops resistance to RAS inhibitors is by amplifying mutant RAS, basically flooding the cell with the oncoprotein and overwhelming the inhibitor. — Matthew Herper, STAT, 22 Apr. 2026

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Noun

Abroad, Trump’s contempt for restraints on his power has been equally conspicuous.

— David Remnick, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2026
But if Washington’s actions become untethered from these restraints, others will no longer defer to American prerogatives, and the world will become a more dangerous place.

— David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of restraints

Noun

The robot dogs use two LiDAR sensors and four fisheye cameras to spot obstacles and navigate their surroundings.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
What to avoid Certain types of debt can create obstacles down the road.

— Jayna Rohslau,Jasmin Suknanan,Senitra Horbrook, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of obstacles

Noun

Life insurance can help provide the money an estate needs to cover those liabilities, allowing heirs to avoid selling valuable assets simply to pay a tax bill.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
If the utilities commission agrees that the company acted prudently, Edison’s liabilities for the fire would be fully covered by a $21-billion state wildfire fund.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of liabilities

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Look for structural integrity, a smooth spinning blade with no obstructions from tape or cardboard, and no unusual sounds or vibrations.

— John Alexander, Popular Science, 1 Nov. 2026
Police reported 26 arrests during Wednesday night’s operations and said all roads were clear of obstructions Thursday morning.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of obstructions

Noun

The use of digital manufacturing tools enables the team to evaluate different production scenarios and identify potential constraints in advance.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Surging oil prices have put pressure on global government bonds this year, as energy supply constraints in the Middle East raise concerns about a resurgence of inflation and more hawkish central bank policy.

— Sean Conlon,Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

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