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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
Being on high alert to help meet someone else’s needs inhibits my ability to relax and enjoy myself.
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R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
In a 2021 study, the company demonstrated that its neutralizing antibody can suppress a protein, dubbed USAG-1, which inhibits the growth of tooth buds.
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Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
Frequent passes over the same path lead to soil compaction, which inhibits turf growth due to the roots not being able to freely access water and nutrients.
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Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
Too much soil disturbance inhibits the growth and maturity of fruit trees, specifically apple or cherry trees, says Roethling.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
Or the kite maker might have attached the string in a way that inhibits the kite’s ability to catch air pressure and rise.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
In explaining its move, the regulator acknowledged a long-standing complaint from researchers who have argued that without access to specific data, trial results cannot be easily duplicated, which inhibits greater understanding of how medicines might work.
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Ed Silverman,
STAT,
14 Apr. 2026
Strong El Niños often result in stronger wind shear over the Atlantic Basin in summer, which inhibits storm formation.
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Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
This is especially important for people with anemia because green tea inhibits iron absorption and could worsen the condition.
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Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
10 Mar. 2026
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
In a 2021 study, the company demonstrated that its neutralizing antibody can suppress a protein, dubbed USAG-1, which inhibits the growth of tooth buds.
—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
Frequent passes over the same path lead to soil compaction, which inhibits turf growth due to the roots not being able to freely access water and nutrients.
—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
Too much soil disturbance inhibits the growth and maturity of fruit trees, specifically apple or cherry trees, says Roethling.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
Or the kite maker might have attached the string in a way that inhibits the kite’s ability to catch air pressure and rise.
—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
In explaining its move, the regulator acknowledged a long-standing complaint from researchers who have argued that without access to specific data, trial results cannot be easily duplicated, which inhibits greater understanding of how medicines might work.
—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
14 Apr. 2026
Strong El Niños often result in stronger wind shear over the Atlantic Basin in summer, which inhibits storm formation.
—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
This is especially important for people with anemia because green tea inhibits iron absorption and could worsen the condition.
—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhibits
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While the technology assists in officiating and enhances live broadcasts, those sensors can also add uneven mass distribution that impedes a ball's movement in the air.
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When wealth impedes authenticity, the consequences can extend well into economic, cultural, and civic spheres.
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The move by the Bar Standards Board, which regulates lawyers practicing in England and Wales, is the latest challenge Khan is facing.
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This matters because humans have a direct neural pathway from the eyes to the brain region that regulates the circadian rhythm, our internal biological clock governing wakefulness and sleep.
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Better solutions may exist, but the effort required to replace the ecosystem discourages change.
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The color yellow attracts yellow jackets and other pollinating insects, so the all-red design increases your chances of attracting hummingbirds and discourages bees and wasps from staking claim over the sweet nectar.
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This systemic lack of dedicated time for preparation and collaboration undermines school improvement efforts, makes the teaching profession less attractive, and directly hinders high-quality instruction.
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This is due, in large part, to expectations of a strong El Niño, which traditionally hinders storm development.
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This article contains spoilers from House of the Dragon season 3, episode 2.
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Their newsletter contains so much encyclopedic data about the podcasting industry.
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Hugo dissuades him—for unstated reasons that eventually prove pivotal—from putting the material online.
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But if a dentist dissuades you from getting one, Nguyen said, that’s another red flag.
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
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Remarkably, state law also severely restrains cities and counties from setting their own regulations, giving local leaders little sway over local gun policies.
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The result is an economic model that favors producers, restrains consumers, and floods international markets with supercheap exports, including steel, solar panels, and electric vehicles.
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