as in impedes
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-circuits
Rent control short-circuits this process and discourages renovation and investment.
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
Ventricular tachycardia is a super-fast heartbeat triggered when an electrical wave short-circuits in the organ’s bottom chambers, the ventricles, and prevents them from pumping blood out to the body.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Hyperspecialization short-circuits that mechanism.
—Rachel Barr, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Deep familiarity often short-circuits game plans.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
This can happen when a battery cell short-circuits and creates a huge surge in temperature, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Sooners kicker short-circuits Vols’ CFP hopes Sandell helped Oklahoma win with one of the greatest kicking performances in school history.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Nationalizing Intel, even partially, short-circuits this process.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Dendrite growth degrades battery performance and can cause internal short-circuits, making fast charging particularly dangerous.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Editorial, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
Ventricular tachycardia is a super-fast heartbeat triggered when an electrical wave short-circuits in the organ’s bottom chambers, the ventricles, and prevents them from pumping blood out to the body.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Hyperspecialization short-circuits that mechanism.
—Rachel Barr, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Deep familiarity often short-circuits game plans.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
This can happen when a battery cell short-circuits and creates a huge surge in temperature, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Sooners kicker short-circuits Vols’ CFP hopes Sandell helped Oklahoma win with one of the greatest kicking performances in school history.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Nationalizing Intel, even partially, short-circuits this process.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Dendrite growth degrades battery performance and can cause internal short-circuits, making fast charging particularly dangerous.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-circuits
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This ruling sets a troubling precedent that undermines protections afforded to interstate commerce and impedes site remediation, as well as the safe and effective long-term management of these materials for customers in Michigan and throughout the country.—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Supporters describe it as a first-of-its-kind provision that could reduce gun violence, but critics say such technology impedes on free expression.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Current dependence on rare earth elements or precious metals often hinders the widespread adoption of electrolysis systems.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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Making every decision for your teenager hinders their ability to build independence.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2026
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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White insisted on the extra room to ensure that nothing obstructs the White House TV shot.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
26 May 2026
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Graft inquiry embarrasses Zelensky Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office said in a Telegram announcement that the investigation into Yermak is ongoing.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Now the technology embarrasses an umpire even more than a player could, and what’s the recourse?—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Short-circuits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-circuits. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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