kiboshed

verb

past tense of kibosh
as in delayed

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiboshed
  1. delayed
  2. hindered
  3. blocked
  4. ceased
  5. halted
  6. ended
  7. impeded
  8. stemmed
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  • Negotiations started months before the expiration date, Acree said, but were delayed in good faith because of new leadership at the helm.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • More than half of Chinese clean-tech investments in the US announced since 2022 have been canceled, paused, or delayed.
    — Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of delayed
Verb
  • But Scottie’s putting, deservedly heralded over the past 18 months, has hindered him.
    — Justin Ray, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • Backers downsizing the Utah monuments said the protective boundaries stretched too far and hindered mining for critical minerals.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Definition of hindered
Verb
  • The sun’s brilliant disk is fully blocked, and the ethereal wisps of the corona—the sun’s gaseous atmosphere—come fully into view.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 17 July 2026
  • Federal judges blocked parts of an executive order that purported to instruct states not to accept mail-in ballots after Election Day and to require proof of citizenship.
    — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
Definition of blocked
Verb
  • Between August 2024 and this past June, JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France reported that 457 factories ceased operations, leaving roughly 240,000 workers unemployed.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
  • Talbot’s horse ahead stopped automatically when the urging from behind ceased.
    — Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026
Definition of ceased
Verb
  • In 2010, the TOM study (Testosterone in Older Men with Mobility Limitations) was halted early due to a higher incidence of major cardiac events (including heart attacks and strokes) in those taking testosterone replacement therapy.
    — Alexander P. Cole, STAT, 18 July 2026
  • The collapse of the ceasefire and interim agreement has led to days of strikes and counterstrikes across the region, with traffic in the crucial waterway once again largely halted as the two sides battle over it.
    — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 17 July 2026
Definition of halted
Verb
  • United States forward Folarin Balogun has signed with the high-profile Klutch Sports agency following an eventful World Cup campaign that ended when the national team was eliminated by Belgium in the round of 16.
    — Martin Rogers, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • After a severe concussion ended his career, that structure disappeared almost overnight.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Definition of ended
Verb
  • Supporters had campaigned for Merlin to be allowed into the Azteca to witness Mexico’s final group game — but the dabbler found his free passage impeded on Wednesday evening by FIFA regulations.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 26 June 2026
  • The Sugar Act directly impeded colonial drinking, as molasses is a key ingredient in rum.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Definition of impeded
Verb
  • Aside from that wobble, Muchová’s success this tournament has stemmed in large part from the accuracy and placement of her serve.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 9 July 2026
  • The name change likely stemmed (in part, at least) from the fact that Amazon Prime Video series Harlan Coben’s Lazarus beat it to market.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026
Definition of stemmed
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