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
The judges in their ruling sided with the government’s argument that the National Environmental Protection Act does not apply to state agencies, and shutting down the facility would stymie the state’s ability to carry out immigration enforcement.
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Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Haunted by the lack of answers and stymied by Mexican authorities, Barraza has turned to Chicago attorney John Lee to petition an international tribunal for help in finding the truth and getting justice.
—Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Breaking Bottlenecks Regulations are essential to design, develop and operate aviation systems, and when innovation outpaces regulations, advancements that can serve the public and drive economic growth are stymied.
—Mike Hirschberg, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Parents can stymie that growth.
—Meagan Francis, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2025
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Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Haunted by the lack of answers and stymied by Mexican authorities, Barraza has turned to Chicago attorney John Lee to petition an international tribunal for help in finding the truth and getting justice.
—Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Breaking Bottlenecks Regulations are essential to design, develop and operate aviation systems, and when innovation outpaces regulations, advancements that can serve the public and drive economic growth are stymied.
—Mike Hirschberg, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Parents can stymie that growth.
—Meagan Francis, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stymie
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The Bundys and several others in the vehicles were arrested and charged with multiple federal crimes, including conspiracy to impede federal officers.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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Let go of whatever impedes your growth.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
5 Sep. 2025
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The share of businesses saying that lack of transparency was hindering operations fell by 12 percentage points to 16%.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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These challenges not only hinder women’s economic advancement but also limit businesses from reaching their full potential.—
C200,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Currently, only 37% of the more than 5 million tons of trash generated in the county each year is recycled — and even that is hampered by a 40% contamination rate.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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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,
5 Sep. 2025
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If that wasn’t embarrassing enough, then came an ugly post-game brawl that has gone viral on social media all over the world.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, the Eagles embarrassed the Chiefs, shutting them out 24-0 in the first half, and captured a 40-22 win.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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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,
5 Sep. 2025
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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,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Stymie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stymie. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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