as in to impede
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-circuit
While its Siri team works on the ongoing problems with Apple Intelligence, Apple may look to short-circuit its AI troubles through an acquisition.
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Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
It is being weaponized to short-circuit due process and to meet quiet enforcement quotas.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
The Anker Nano has built-in safety protections, including overheat prevention, short-circuit protection, and automatic shutoff in the event of overload.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025
But that can short-circuit more interesting thoughts that may be more valuable for ourselves and the world.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 June 2025
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Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
It is being weaponized to short-circuit due process and to meet quiet enforcement quotas.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
The Anker Nano has built-in safety protections, including overheat prevention, short-circuit protection, and automatic shutoff in the event of overload.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025
But that can short-circuit more interesting thoughts that may be more valuable for ourselves and the world.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for short-circuit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-circuit
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Ward was arrested in Texas on June 12 and charged with assault on a family member by impeding breathing or circulation, which is a third-degree felony.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Baltimore County is on a list of states, cities, and counties identified by the Justice Department as having policies, laws, or regulations that impede enforcement of federal immigration laws.—
Cale Ahearn,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Aug. 2025
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The rescue was made in an area that search teams had attempted to reach the day before, but were hindered by severe weather conditions.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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For a company as vast and diverse as PepsiCo, inconsistency in planning systems can hinder visibility and performance.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Aug. 2025
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After a development process allegedly hampered by a myriad of technical issues, Alexa+ started rolling out to users' Amazon Echo devices earlier this year, albeit with a limited feature set compared to Amazon's final vision for the product.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
3 Aug. 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Aug. 2025
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control. Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Aug. 2025
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The Dodgers embarrassed them on the field and then hit the podcast circuit to shame them some more, ridiculing their defense, their baserunning, their lack of composure and even their unnecessary visits to the mound.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Big yikes: This is a sarcastic phrase to publicly mock or shame someone for a cringey comment, outfit, or behavior and is used to embarrass others in group chats or social media.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
21 July 2025
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“Short-circuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-circuit. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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