KIBOSHED Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

kiboshed

verb

past tense of kibosh

as in delayed

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The official, who spoke on behalf of the State Department on condition of anonymity, said Brazil has indicated the approval is likely to be delayed until after its election in October.

— Abigail Williams, NBC news, 5 Aug. 2026
The article has been corrected to reflect that the university system’s timeline was expedited, not delayed.

— Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of delayed

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But Oleh’s transition did more or less coincide with the Russian invasion, which has severely hindered his ability to live freely and openly at a time when men are expected to serve their country in the armed forces.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
Yet, his need to send the company out in grand fashion is hindered by stuffing his own script like a duck due to become foie gras.

— Charles Lewis III, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of hindered

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Renal infarction is when the flow of blood to your kidney gets blocked, leading to the death of kidney tissue.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Around the country, more than 530 counties and municipalities have blocked or severely restricted data centers, according to Heatmap Pro, a clean energy news service.

— John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of blocked

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Negotiations with the Lakers ceased when Leonard’s uncle, Dennis Robertson, requested a house, the use of private aircraft, guaranteed off-court earnings and an ownership stake in the team, according to Dan Woike of the Athletic.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
The site became available on the heels of two bankruptcies and the ultimate implosion of Rite-Aid, which ceased operations in October 2025 after closing all of its remaining physical stores.

— George Avalos, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

Definition of ceased

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Zhejiang raised its coastal typhoon alert to its highest level and halted port operations.

— Reuters, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026
Canada halted production of its one-cent coin in 2012 and distribution in 2013 after a short transition period, while existing pennies remain legal tender.

— Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of halted

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Folks who are hundreds of miles away from the forest are impeded by wildfire smoke.

— Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 29 July 2026
The report goes on to say that when the victim intervened and put the dog in its crate, Monasterio turned on her, repeatedly punching her and placing both hands around her neck, squeezing until her breathing was impeded.

— Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 29 July 2026

Definition of impeded

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These failures stemmed not from new vulnerabilities, but from basic security flaws like weak passwords and unauthenticated endpoints, and reliance on assumptions over robust controls.

— Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
But Democrats believe that Kamala Harris’ eventual loss in Michigan stemmed in part from their lingering splits over Gaza, leading disaffected voters to stay home despite the urging of many progressives who had previously backed the protest.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of stemmed

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