as in impedes
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 stymies
But competition sometimes stymies talent.
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Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
Horned Frogs defense stymies Golden Eagles TCU’s defense made life difficult for the Golden Eagles, who almost had as many baskets (11) as turnovers (9) in the first half and struggled.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Dec. 2025
Deflation often stymies growth by discouraging consumption.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 1 Dec. 2025
Uncertainty stymies hiring Through August, monthly job gains average 74,750, BLS data shows.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
The United States currently may be the global leader in AI development, but that could change if litigation stymies investment by imposing excessive damages on AI companies.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025
Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
Horned Frogs defense stymies Golden Eagles TCU’s defense made life difficult for the Golden Eagles, who almost had as many baskets (11) as turnovers (9) in the first half and struggled.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Dec. 2025
Deflation often stymies growth by discouraging consumption.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 1 Dec. 2025
Uncertainty stymies hiring Through August, monthly job gains average 74,750, BLS data shows.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
The United States currently may be the global leader in AI development, but that could change if litigation stymies investment by imposing excessive damages on AI companies.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stymies
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Aid groups say the true war death toll could be many times higher, as the fighting in vast and remote areas impedes access.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Although privacy advocates have praised the ability of encryption to effectively scramble messages so third parties are unable to snoop on people’s conversations, various members of law enforcement have said that doing so impedes their ability to investigate certain crimes.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Afterward, Denver7 heard from Douglas County residents, including a Parker woman who feels the move hinders productive conversations around local issues and is merely a way for the commissioners to dodge criticism and accountability.—
thedenverchannel.com,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023, which hinders his ability to communicate.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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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,
23 Feb. 2026
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Their team might need the firmer assessment that challenges pride and even embarrasses, then the next year's group might need a lighter touch.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Maia and her boyfriend Dylan (Josh Hustcherson) are on the outs after Maia completely embarrasses herself at Dylan’s game night with his co-workers.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
21 Dec. 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,
20 Feb. 2026
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This constitutes a blatant violation of international law and international humanitarian law, undermines the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to self-determination, and obstructs the establishment of their independent sovereign state .—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Stymies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stymies. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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