as in hampered
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 stymied
The companies seeking to build larger AI models have been increasingly stymied by a lack of high-quality training data.
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Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
While working in tandem with fellow rookie Carter Jensen — who made his first start behind the plate — the KC natives stymied the Phillies the rest of the way.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
Parsons had one sack as Green Bay successfully stymied Detroit's explosive offense, as Detroit couldn't get into the red zone until after the two-minute warning in the fourth quarter.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
No other Florida coach since Urban Meyer has seen his offense stymied at that rate.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Still, two prime AFC contenders with future Hall of Fame quarterbacks who have both been stymied by the Chiefs makes for real good television out of the gate.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
Pita’s party was particularly popular with Thailand’s youth, who have taken to the streets in recent years clamoring for widespread reform, only to see their movements silenced by prosecutions and their political leaders stymied.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
But the Cowboys' defense stymied the Eagles’ offense in the second half, holding them to just three points.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 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
Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 15 Sep. 2025
While working in tandem with fellow rookie Carter Jensen — who made his first start behind the plate — the KC natives stymied the Phillies the rest of the way.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
Parsons had one sack as Green Bay successfully stymied Detroit's explosive offense, as Detroit couldn't get into the red zone until after the two-minute warning in the fourth quarter.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
No other Florida coach since Urban Meyer has seen his offense stymied at that rate.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Still, two prime AFC contenders with future Hall of Fame quarterbacks who have both been stymied by the Chiefs makes for real good television out of the gate.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
Pita’s party was particularly popular with Thailand’s youth, who have taken to the streets in recent years clamoring for widespread reform, only to see their movements silenced by prosecutions and their political leaders stymied.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
But the Cowboys' defense stymied the Eagles’ offense in the second half, holding them to just three points.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stymied
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The investigation has been hampered by peculiar challenges, though, perhaps none greater than the fact that the entire city in which the crime occurred has vanished.—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
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Dry conditions have hampered quail reproduction across parts of Arizona, leading to concerns about future populations.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The implementation of the SCORE Act could be impeded by other types of legal challenges.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, debris removal took place, including significant debris that impeded roadways and public spaces, and damage occurred to water control facilities, utilities and parks and recreation facilities.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Trump criticized Powell for raising rates during his first term, arguing that such actions hindered economic growth.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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In Wind River, the investigation into Natalie's death is hindered by a troubling legal gap.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After the Detroit Tigers embarrassed them in two games, outscoring them 23-3 earlier this week, the Yankees have won the first two games of their series against the Boston Red Sox.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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We wouldn’t be embarrassed by it, nor would the audience.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lottery seats may be partially obstructed.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ogles launched a congressional probe into O’Connell, claiming his administration obstructed ICE operations.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Stymied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stymied. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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