short-circuiting

present participle of short-circuit

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-circuiting
Verb
  • The slow development of hydrogen fueling infrastructure remains a critical challenge, impeding widespread adoption.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Mehta highlighted how business units stow data, impeding cross-functional collaboration.
    Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The robot also managed to get up from a face-up position, even with a bag obstructing its view.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Stay High and Dry To avoid obstructing impressive scenery, a hog-wire railing framed in wood wraps this deck, which is set high above the water.
    Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Short-circuiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-circuiting. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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