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
They are stuck in a system that favors big, slow-moving pharmaceutical companies and stymies smaller, more nimble researchers.
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Kevin J. Morrison, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Keller stymies defending champ Coppell Claire Garritson scored the game-winning goal in the second half and Keller hung on to beat defending state champion Coppell 2-1 in the Class 6A Division 1 Region 1 Final on Tuesday night at Keller High School.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
This stymies Floridians who want to know if they are being treated fairly, or if state regulators are pursuing potential violations with appropriate vigor.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
The impossibility of keeping up breeds apathy and stymies opposition.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
But competition sometimes stymies talent.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
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
Kevin J. Morrison, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Keller stymies defending champ Coppell Claire Garritson scored the game-winning goal in the second half and Keller hung on to beat defending state champion Coppell 2-1 in the Class 6A Division 1 Region 1 Final on Tuesday night at Keller High School.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
This stymies Floridians who want to know if they are being treated fairly, or if state regulators are pursuing potential violations with appropriate vigor.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
The impossibility of keeping up breeds apathy and stymies opposition.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
But competition sometimes stymies talent.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2026
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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This ruling sets a troubling precedent that undermines protections afforded to interstate commerce and impedes site remediation, as well as the safe and effective long-term management of these materials for customers in Michigan and throughout the country.—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Supporters describe it as a first-of-its-kind provision that could reduce gun violence, but critics say such technology impedes on free expression.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Current dependence on rare earth elements or precious metals often hinders the widespread adoption of electrolysis systems.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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Making every decision for your teenager hinders their ability to build independence.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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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,
1 June 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,
30 May 2026
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Graft inquiry embarrasses Zelensky Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office said in a Telegram announcement that the investigation into Yermak is ongoing.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Now the technology embarrasses an umpire even more than a player could, and what’s the recourse?—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 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,
28 May 2026
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White insisted on the extra room to ensure that nothing obstructs the White House TV shot.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
26 May 2026
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“Stymies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stymies. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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