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
Schools in Tehran have been turned into bomb shelters and emergency bases, while citizens seeking to evacuate the capital ahead of Israeli strikes have been stymied by fuel shortages.
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
With Newsom stymied on June 12 in an attempt through the courts to regain control of the Guard, Trump’s essentially nationwide and legally questionable order remains in effect Saturday as huge No Kings demonstrations take place in Southern California and all over the nation.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 June 2025
The calculation of the potential penalty emerged only days after the Oak Park Democrat attempted to pass legislation designed to wipe away the election board case and the potential penalties, a maneuver stymied amid bipartisan backlash only hours before the spring session adjourned early June 1.
—Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
How fear of immigration raids is affecting Los Angeles
Altadena ICE raids spark fears that roundups will stymie rebuilding efforts after the January fires.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 17 June 2025
With Newsom stymied on June 12 in an attempt through the courts to regain control of the Guard, Trump’s essentially nationwide and legally questionable order remains in effect Saturday as huge No Kings demonstrations take place in Southern California and all over the nation.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 June 2025
The calculation of the potential penalty emerged only days after the Oak Park Democrat attempted to pass legislation designed to wipe away the election board case and the potential penalties, a maneuver stymied amid bipartisan backlash only hours before the spring session adjourned early June 1.
—Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
How fear of immigration raids is affecting Los Angeles
Altadena ICE raids spark fears that roundups will stymie rebuilding efforts after the January fires.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stymie
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This month she was indicted on three counts of assaulting, resisting, impeding and interfering with federal officials.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 June 2025
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The indictment, announced earlier this month, accuses McIver of three counts: two felonies for assaulting, resisting, or impeding federal officers—each carrying up to eight years in prison—and a misdemeanor with a maximum sentence of one year.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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However, rather than hindering its movement, this feature is actually an adaptation that enhances its ability to survive in a diverse range of North American habitats.—
Smithsonian magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 June 2025
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Security and Privacy Concerns Persist Security and data privacy remain the leading concerns hindering wider LLM adoption.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
19 June 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 Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 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,
30 June 2025
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SoCal embarrassed the Jekyll & Hyde Utah team, who were flying how but who lose easily to the near-last place Hard Eights for their only win of the weekend.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Such an attack might embarrass Trump and spur him to make good on his threat in his address to the nation on Saturday evening to respond to Iran with even greater force.—
Uri Friedman,
The Atlantic,
23 June 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,
1 July 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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“Stymie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stymie. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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