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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
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
Glyphosate inhibits protein synthesis in plants and microorganisms, leading to their death.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
This can release a chemical that inhibits anxiety.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
After your baby is born progesterone (which inhibits breastmilk production) drops and prolactin, which controls milk volume, and oxytocin, which triggers the let-down reflex increases, explains Nadine Rosenblum, the perinatal lactation program coordinator at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 16 Feb. 2026
High sugar content helps extend shelf life, with sugar as a natural preservative that inhibits the growth of microorganisms.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
Include Flexible Seating Holiday gatherings highlight seating issues immediately, such as a lack of enough room for everyone to sit, or a living room layout that inhibits conversation.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
Some sections are used to test what inhibits plant growth.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
The reaction temporarily inhibits stomach enzymes in the area from breaking down the drug, which gives the semaglutide enough time to be absorbed.
—Alice Park, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2026
Glyphosate inhibits protein synthesis in plants and microorganisms, leading to their death.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
This can release a chemical that inhibits anxiety.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
After your baby is born progesterone (which inhibits breastmilk production) drops and prolactin, which controls milk volume, and oxytocin, which triggers the let-down reflex increases, explains Nadine Rosenblum, the perinatal lactation program coordinator at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 16 Feb. 2026
High sugar content helps extend shelf life, with sugar as a natural preservative that inhibits the growth of microorganisms.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
Include Flexible Seating Holiday gatherings highlight seating issues immediately, such as a lack of enough room for everyone to sit, or a living room layout that inhibits conversation.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
Some sections are used to test what inhibits plant growth.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
The reaction temporarily inhibits stomach enzymes in the area from breaking down the drug, which gives the semaglutide enough time to be absorbed.
—Alice Park, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhibits
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The weir prohibits the flow of saltwater into the lagoon and impedes the draining of sediment from the lagoon into the ocean.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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This gross oversight, which is largely due to a lack of financial backing, impedes reproductive health for everyone.—
Kenneth H. Mayer,
STAT,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which regulates prediction markets, earlier this month issued guidance on what measures prediction markets should take to prevent insider trading.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Federal Aviation Administration tightly regulates airspace, and the companies’ efforts remain limited in scale.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Critics like López-Owens see it as a prime example of how the establishment discourages new voices from getting involved.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
26 Mar. 2026
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The blueprint also discourages Congress from taking up AI copyright issues.—
Hayden Field,
The Verge,
20 Mar. 2026
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The instruments used to make antimatter create interference that hinders its study.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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Traveling back across the ocean also hinders preparation for the following week.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Each glittering point of starlight contains its own stellar system, with planets, moons, and potentially even life.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Mar. 2026
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And yet my favorite Italian sandwich in New York City—maybe my favorite sandwich, period—contains no meat whatsoever.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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The difficulty of challenging an arbitrator’s award sometimes dissuades the losing party from spending the time and money necessary to mount a viable challenge.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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The tension between the audience wanting the best for Siaja while her community dissuades her is key to North of North’s appeal, and that all comes down to how strongly Lambe anchors the series around her.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
1 Dec. 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,
17 Mar. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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This deters patients from using other opioids while on the medication.—
Rachel French,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2026
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The aromatic foliage of sages (including herb species) deters aphids and Japanese beetles, while the blossoms support a host of beneficial insects.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Inhibits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhibits. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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