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as in impedes
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
the cold inhibited her from getting much work done that morning
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as in regulates
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 discourages
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 inhibits
At home, Julia introduces Davina to the attributes of chasteberry, a natural ingredient that lesses desire and inhibits below-the-belt bloodflow.
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Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Sep. 2025
Currently, there is no standardization across protocols, which inhibits seamless integration across monitoring platforms.
—Michael De Nil, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
While another set releases somatostatin (SST), which inhibits it (this group is further divided into two subtypes that fine-tune the brake on GH output).
—New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
This receptor normally gives passage to gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), an important molecule that inhibits brain activity.
—Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025
And some seeds are covered in a very hard seed coat that inhibits germination by blocking water from getting through.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Copper foil tape, which inhibits their movements by reacting with their mucous and giving an electric shock, can be wrapped around garden bed frames, says Khan.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
This inhibits the promotion of natural melatonin and shoots adrenaline to create an alertness effect creating a tired but wired effect, says Marchetti.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 26 Aug. 2025
One activates and the other inhibits a fly’s ability to respond to visual stimuli.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2025
Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 12 Sep. 2025
Currently, there is no standardization across protocols, which inhibits seamless integration across monitoring platforms.
—Michael De Nil, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
While another set releases somatostatin (SST), which inhibits it (this group is further divided into two subtypes that fine-tune the brake on GH output).
—New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
This receptor normally gives passage to gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), an important molecule that inhibits brain activity.
—Rj MacKenzie, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2025
And some seeds are covered in a very hard seed coat that inhibits germination by blocking water from getting through.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Copper foil tape, which inhibits their movements by reacting with their mucous and giving an electric shock, can be wrapped around garden bed frames, says Khan.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
This inhibits the promotion of natural melatonin and shoots adrenaline to create an alertness effect creating a tired but wired effect, says Marchetti.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 26 Aug. 2025
One activates and the other inhibits a fly’s ability to respond to visual stimuli.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhibits
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The university has also cracked down on chalking on campus sidewalks, which critics say impedes the free speech rights of students.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Let go of whatever impedes your growth.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
5 Sep. 2025
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By using pollen to reflect more of the energy, the camellia microgel regulates skin temperature, keeping it about 9 degrees Fahrenheit cooler for around 20 minutes.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
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Schultz, a medical doctor, has helped run the agency that regulates the county’s emergency medical care system for about six years.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
4 Sep. 2025
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Some college policies will lead to a student’s suspension, expulsion or other academic discipline if they are found to be near drugs, which discourages students from reaching out for help during an overdose emergency, according to Haney’s office.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
8 Sep. 2025
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That fear discourages innovation and stifles opportunity.—
Brad Rencher,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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This hinders the delivery of critical alerts and real-time actions.—
Michael De Nil,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Bonner hamstring injury further hinders this crew.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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The First 70 Years contains impeccable research and analysis, accompanied by fascinating photos of the sets, film crews, and casts.—
Michael Taube,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The system contains unverified reports of side effects, including from patients, doctors and pharmacists.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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In the velvety elegance of Paris, Jacques (Guillaume des Forêts, nearly a Timothée Chalamet look-alike), a floppy-haired painter, dissuades Marthe (Isabelle Weingarten) from jumping into the Seine when her fiancé abandons her.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 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,
10 Sep. 2025
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To reduce the potential cost, complexity, and risk that deters some companies from offering apprenticeship programs, Wilmes says visionary leadership and executive buy-in are crucial.—
Andy Tonsing,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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But Amberger and McGinty both said the residency requirement deters many people from even applying for the job in the first place.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Inhibits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhibits. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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