Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiboshed
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The project was revived in 2019 with plans to launch production in 2022, but further challenges delayed progress.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026 -
His sentencing was delayed as Khan sought to withdraw his no contest plea.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Gulf states’ strategy on Iran — focused on de-escalation and containing tensions — has hindered their ability to influence Tehran and shape the new security environment, Bader Al-Saif, assistant professor of history at Kuwait University, and Chatham House’s Sanam Vakil write for War on the Rocks.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Richard also recalled how Amber’s COVID-19 diagnosis before she was scheduled to perform at the US Nationals in 2019 hindered her Olympics debut.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
24 Feb. 2026
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When a total lockdown was imposed, a guard blocked the teen from leaving the crowded room to join her mother and sister in the bathroom.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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When a total lockdown was imposed, a guard blocked the teen from leaving the crowded room to join her mother and sister in the bathroom.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Nearly every country in Europe has significantly reduced or ceased Russian energy imports since Moscow launched its full-scale war in Ukraine.—
SAM McNEIL,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
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Nearly every country in Europe has significantly reduced or entirely ceased Russian energy imports since Moscow launched its full-scale war in Ukraine.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Qatar, one of the world's largest providers of LNG, halted production on Monday after Iranian drones hit its facilities at Ras Laffan Industrial City and Mesaieed Industrial City.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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Inbound and outbound trains were halted but later resumed service.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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As excited as Celebrini was to be back in San Jose, there was still some bitterness as to how the Olympic tournament ended.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Twenty-one days later, Vegas ended the season series between the teams with a 6-4 win that featured five goals from the visitors in the last 12 minutes.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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But the totality of the circumstances greatly impeded my ability to write Ballot.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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The plaintiffs include six New York City government workers who allege that EmblemHealth’s ghost network has significantly impeded their access to mental health care.—
Kate Snow,
NBC news,
25 Feb. 2026
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And this interest stemmed mainly from photography.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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But while El Mencho may have been a savvy crime boss, his group’s strength stemmed in large part from its recruitment of affiliates nationwide.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Kiboshed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiboshed. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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