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
Hyperspecialization short-circuits that mechanism.
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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
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
Verb
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Aid groups say the true war death toll could be many times higher, as the fighting in vast and remote areas impedes access.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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But the rulebook states a goal would be disallowed if an attacking player impedes the goalkeeper’s ability to move freely and defend the goal.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Afterward, Denver7 heard from Douglas County residents, including a Parker woman who feels the move hinders productive conversations around local issues and is merely a way for the commissioners to dodge criticism and accountability.—
thedenverchannel.com,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023, which hinders his ability to communicate.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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,
1 Feb. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This constitutes a blatant violation of international law and international humanitarian law, undermines the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, and obstructs the establishment of their independent sovereign state .—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Maia and her boyfriend Dylan (Josh Hustcherson) are on the outs after Maia completely embarrasses herself at Dylan’s game night with his co-workers.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
21 Dec. 2025
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There, the father of the bride gets too drunk and embarrasses himself.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Short-circuits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-circuits. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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