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
Opposition parties have since stymied Lai's agenda, refusing to approve constitutional court justices, slashing spending, and cutting defense budgets.
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Jan Camenzind Broomby, NPR, 26 July 2025
Ryanair's growth strategy has been stymied in recent years by ongoing delays in its large delivery of new Boeing 737 Max aircraft, amid strikes and safety concerns at the U.S. manufacturer.
—Jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 July 2025
But their attempts to prove it had been stymied by the refusal of federal prosecutors in New York — who have also charged the Alexander brothers — to pass along key evidence, say his attorneys.
—Miami Herald, 7 July 2025
The flurry of subpoenas comes as House GOP leaders moved to send members home for August recess a day early after disputes about the Epstein matter — and an unwillingness to face Democratic votes trying to squeeze Republicans on the Epstein issue in the House Rules Committee — stymied the House.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 23 July 2025
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Jan Camenzind Broomby, NPR, 26 July 2025
Ryanair's growth strategy has been stymied in recent years by ongoing delays in its large delivery of new Boeing 737 Max aircraft, amid strikes and safety concerns at the U.S. manufacturer.
—Jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 July 2025
But their attempts to prove it had been stymied by the refusal of federal prosecutors in New York — who have also charged the Alexander brothers — to pass along key evidence, say his attorneys.
—Miami Herald, 7 July 2025
The flurry of subpoenas comes as House GOP leaders moved to send members home for August recess a day early after disputes about the Epstein matter — and an unwillingness to face Democratic votes trying to squeeze Republicans on the Epstein issue in the House Rules Committee — stymied the House.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stymie
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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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Sources claimed the suit could have impeded Skydance’s acquisition of Paramount, which requires approval from the FCC under the Trump administration.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
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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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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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,
18 Aug. 2025
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The juvenile faces the same charges as well as one count of felony obstructing justice.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Stymie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stymie. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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