as in to impede
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
the raging blizzard stymied the rescuers' attempts to find the stranded mountain climbers
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Recent Examples of stymie
Meanwhile, many of India's development projects on the border sputter along without a deadline, often stymied by its slow-moving bureaucracy.
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Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 17 Feb. 2026
Lou is stymied by the matter-of-fact corruption of the Los Angeles Police Department, to the point of not even being able to trust his partner (Corey Hawkins).
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
That order was challenged in multiple lawsuits, which have so far stymied the administration's efforts.
—Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
The Americans got back on their toes and started to push the play again, but continued to be stymied.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
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Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 17 Feb. 2026
Lou is stymied by the matter-of-fact corruption of the Los Angeles Police Department, to the point of not even being able to trust his partner (Corey Hawkins).
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
That order was challenged in multiple lawsuits, which have so far stymied the administration's efforts.
—Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
The Americans got back on their toes and started to push the play again, but continued to be stymied.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stymie
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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.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Although privacy advocates have praised the ability of encryption to effectively scramble messages so third parties are unable to snoop on people’s conversations, various members of law enforcement have said that doing so impedes their ability to investigate certain crimes.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Children need problem-solving skills to thrive outside their parents' home—lawnmower parenting can hinder the development of those skills.—
Jazmin Towe,
Parents,
22 Feb. 2026
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The team successfully addressed a recurring liquid hydrogen leak issue — which had previously hindered testing — by replacing seals that held firm during this full fueling process.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 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,
23 Feb. 2026
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Moore was drafted in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals, playing three years there before a series of injuries hampered his career.—
Dianna Russini,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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The team embarrassed Canada, 5-0, in the preliminary round, and swept the North American neighbor in four straight Olympic tune-ups.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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Their team might need the firmer assessment that challenges pride and even embarrasses, then the next year's group might need a lighter touch.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 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,
24 Feb. 2026
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Mild-mannered ex-comptroller Brad Lander is going to court to try to shed some light on what actually goes on at 26 Federal Plaza (which his presence allegedly obstructed).—
Brendan O'Connor,
Curbed,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Stymie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stymie. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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