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
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.
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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
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
Verb
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Thus, the inability to read complex material impedes social as well as intellectual growth.—
Krista Kafer,
Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2026
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However, if leaving the door open impedes foot traffic or may allow a child or animal to become trapped inside the drum, even a few inches are helpful.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Feb. 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,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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There, the father of the bride gets too drunk and embarrasses himself.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Open the oven door and remove anything that obstructs your path, like the oven racks and drawer.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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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,
10 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Stymies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stymies. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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