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
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).
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
Many have been stymied by Apple's multiple of 32 times forward earnings estimates.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
There are more than three dozen large-scale data centers currently operating or planned within Indiana, though grassroots resistance has stymied their growth.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 3 Feb. 2026
The band’s success was stymied by internal schisms, as Negron’s addiction to drugs eventually landed him on Skid Row for a time.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 2 Feb. 2026
The Department of Homeland Security announced the termination of TPS designation for immigrants from multiple countries, including Honduras, Nepal and South Sudan, though federal judges have stymied many of those efforts.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 346 yards and three touchdowns, while the defense stymied the Rams in the final moments.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
It is inspired by tradition but not stymied by it.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The city’s relationship with the district, forged over a few recent working lunches, marks a potential turning point for the forlorn Civic Center blocks, with redevelopment efforts so far stymied by market forces and the city’s budget crisis.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
Many have been stymied by Apple's multiple of 32 times forward earnings estimates.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 Feb. 2026
There are more than three dozen large-scale data centers currently operating or planned within Indiana, though grassroots resistance has stymied their growth.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 3 Feb. 2026
The band’s success was stymied by internal schisms, as Negron’s addiction to drugs eventually landed him on Skid Row for a time.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 2 Feb. 2026
The Department of Homeland Security announced the termination of TPS designation for immigrants from multiple countries, including Honduras, Nepal and South Sudan, though federal judges have stymied many of those efforts.
—Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 346 yards and three touchdowns, while the defense stymied the Rams in the final moments.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
It is inspired by tradition but not stymied by it.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The city’s relationship with the district, forged over a few recent working lunches, marks a potential turning point for the forlorn Civic Center blocks, with redevelopment efforts so far stymied by market forces and the city’s budget crisis.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stymied
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Democratic lawmakers condemn Maxwell’s plea Democrats in the House Oversight Committee denounced Maxwell’s request for a presidential pardon and suggested that Trump’s refusal to rule out such a possibility has hampered the committee’s inquiry.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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As has been the case many a time during the season, giveaways hampered Golden State for much of the night.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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It’s helped by the mascot at a certain point, rather than impeded.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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The ministry posted a statement in Spanish on X saying Consulate officials immediately impeded the agents from entering the consulate’s premises, protecting Ecuadorian nationals who were inside the building.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
28 Jan. 2026
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But online, this particular bombshell—that ANTM hindered rather than helped burgeoning supermodels—proves especially surprising to viewers.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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These wafers offer fewer recombination sites, which can significantly enhance electrical performance, but their practical use has been hindered by fragility.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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The case has deeply embarrassed the royal family, especially his mother, who suffers from an incurable lung illness and who is torn between her role as mother and future queen.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Their votes sunk Belichick’s chances and embarrassed the Hall of Fame in the process.—
Rob Maaddi,
Twin Cities,
28 Jan. 2026
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The officers, masked and kitted out with military-grade armor and rifles, have faced down peaceful protesters and people who have threatened, obstructed or attacked them, with methods that are less deadly than guns but still inflict grievous injuries.—
Kayla Hayempour,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
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Under her watch, Americans have been murdered in cold blood, DHS has obstructed lawful congressional oversight, dismissed credible reports of abuse, carried out an extreme agenda that tears families apart and destabilizes communities.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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