as in hampered
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
for decades the maverick filmmaker was short-circuited by a chronic lack of funds
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Recent Examples of short-circuited
The Spurs helped their young star by using different sets than the ones the Knicks had short-circuited in the first two games, creating more spacing for their guards to get two feet into the paint.
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David Aldridge,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
In January 2025, an Air Busan flight bound for Hong Kong also caught fire on the ground, when a battery stored in the overhead compartment short-circuited.
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Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
As soon as the water rushed in, my brain short-circuited—there were too many sensations at once.
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Hannah Singleton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
As part of the presentation, BYD also staged a high-stress safety demonstration in which four battery cells were deliberately short-circuited.
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
McDavid trimmed the Oilers' deficit with a fortunate deflection off Pavel Mintyukov's stick, but the superstar short-circuited another power play later in the third by cross-checking Tyson Hinds.
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CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
McDavid trimmed the Oilers’ deficit with a fortunate deflection off Pavel Mintyukov’s stick, but the Oilers superstar short-circuited another power play later in the third by cross-checking Tyson Hinds.
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Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
McDavid trimmed the Oilers’ deficit with a fortunate deflection off Pavel Mintyukov’s stick, but the superstar short-circuited another power play later in the third by cross-checking Tyson Hinds.
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ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
The Wolves short-circuited the Nuggets’ repeat attempt.
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Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
In January 2025, an Air Busan flight bound for Hong Kong also caught fire on the ground, when a battery stored in the overhead compartment short-circuited.
—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
As soon as the water rushed in, my brain short-circuited—there were too many sensations at once.
—
Hannah Singleton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
As part of the presentation, BYD also staged a high-stress safety demonstration in which four battery cells were deliberately short-circuited.
—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
McDavid trimmed the Oilers' deficit with a fortunate deflection off Pavel Mintyukov's stick, but the superstar short-circuited another power play later in the third by cross-checking Tyson Hinds.
—
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
McDavid trimmed the Oilers’ deficit with a fortunate deflection off Pavel Mintyukov’s stick, but the Oilers superstar short-circuited another power play later in the third by cross-checking Tyson Hinds.
—
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
McDavid trimmed the Oilers’ deficit with a fortunate deflection off Pavel Mintyukov’s stick, but the superstar short-circuited another power play later in the third by cross-checking Tyson Hinds.
—
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
The Wolves short-circuited the Nuggets’ repeat attempt.
—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-circuited
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Withington noted that international sanctions have hampered Moscow’s ability to access the technology needed to develop new systems capable of engaging these Ukrainian attacks.
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Russia’s determination to maintain a tight grip on AI development has hampered its own efforts to advance the technology.
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Meanwhile, Australia assistant coach Paul Okon argued that their goalkeeper Patrick Beach was impeded during the play.
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They were said to have impeded its free movement, scratching and otherwise damaging the body work.
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Regulatory barriers have also hindered climate-friendly projects.
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Regulatory barriers have also hindered climate-friendly projects.
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Srebnick also questioned Alber about how the view of the channel marker Pino slammed into was obstructed by other markers.
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And other cities, counties, and states are pivoting to get residents more information as deals are increasingly obstructed by residents loudly vocalizing opposition.
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The case has generated intense international attention because of Hoiby's connection to the royal family, who have been embarrassed by it.
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But Americans don’t want to see the home team embarrassed.
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“Short-circuited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-circuited. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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