as in frustrated
to prevent from achieving a goal
a coalition of grassroots organizations thwarted the company's efforts to get approval for a new power plant
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Recent Examples of thwarted
In the 31st minute, Morocco's Achraf Hakimi received the ball downfield in front of the box but was thwarted by Haiti's goalkeeper Johny Placide.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
Starmer’s attempt to tackle Britain’s spiralling benefits bill was thwarted by his own MPs.
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Ian King,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
England’s fierce attacks in the second half were thwarted by a resolute American defense and a series of saves by goalkeeper Frank Borghi.
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Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Belgium dominated possession in the first 60 minutes, but Iran still had a strong counterattack that was repeatedly thwarted by goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who matched Beiranvand's results, if not his theatricality.
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ABC News,
21 June 2026
Mount Baldy was sneaking up on the restroom facility, getting within feet of it before the National Park Service and Army Corps of Engineers thwarted the invasion.
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Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Their plan was thwarted when one of the group members, a 19-year-old living at home with his parents, was turned in to local police by his parents for concerning behavior and firearms purchases.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
That thwarted the Knicks’ offense, as Wembanyama had three blocks in the game’s first four minutes and five blocks in the first 14.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
Trump made the announcement as bipartisan backlash to Pulte’s appointment as interim director thwarted the extension of an important spy program earlier Thursday when Democrats who were initially expected to vote in favor of the extension revoked their support.
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Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
Starmer’s attempt to tackle Britain’s spiralling benefits bill was thwarted by his own MPs.
—
Ian King,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
England’s fierce attacks in the second half were thwarted by a resolute American defense and a series of saves by goalkeeper Frank Borghi.
—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Belgium dominated possession in the first 60 minutes, but Iran still had a strong counterattack that was repeatedly thwarted by goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who matched Beiranvand's results, if not his theatricality.
—
ABC News,
21 June 2026
Mount Baldy was sneaking up on the restroom facility, getting within feet of it before the National Park Service and Army Corps of Engineers thwarted the invasion.
—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Their plan was thwarted when one of the group members, a 19-year-old living at home with his parents, was turned in to local police by his parents for concerning behavior and firearms purchases.
—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
That thwarted the Knicks’ offense, as Wembanyama had three blocks in the game’s first four minutes and five blocks in the first 14.
—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
Trump made the announcement as bipartisan backlash to Pulte’s appointment as interim director thwarted the extension of an important spy program earlier Thursday when Democrats who were initially expected to vote in favor of the extension revoked their support.
—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thwarted
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Terrell Carstens, a 25-year resident of Brookhaven, said she is frustrated the city made little effort to find places to cut costs instead of raising the rate.
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Some residents are calling for civilian volunteers to help clear debris, frustrated by the slow pace of the rescue operations.
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Slowing the virus’ spread has been hampered by the fact that there is no known treatment or vaccine for the new Bundibugyo strain.
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Peterson was considered by many the top prospect in this year’s class, but his stock was hampered by injury issues during his lone season at Kansas.
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His mother, Ahmani Hicks, describes him as a kid who loved sports, and she's baffled as to why her son was targeted.
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Known as the Galactic Center Excess, a spherical gamma-ray glow extending out for thousands of light-years from the core of our galaxy, this high-energy light has baffled researchers for over a decade.
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McTominay’s next bid was foiled when his shot deflected off a closing Chadi Riad and into the side netting.
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The plot was foiled when a suspect’s mother alerted police, court documents said.
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“Thwarted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thwarted. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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