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
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
Local authorities in Pakistan said Tuesday that security forces killed eight attackers and thwarted an attempt to seize the checkpoint.
—CBS News, 10 June 2026
Some of those threats have been thwarted.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Local authorities in Pakistan said Tuesday that security forces killed eight of the attackers and thwarted an attempt to overrun the checkpoint.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Other repeat dreamers have been thwarted as well.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Experts have long maintained that Republican power grabs have thwarted the will of North Carolina voters, removing the Democratic governor’s control or partial control over numerous boards, entities and executive prerogatives and leaving him the nation’s weakest.
—Doug Bock Clark, ProPublica, 5 June 2026
Toward the end of the season, Deborah’s grand MSG show is thwarted by her nemesis Bob Lipka (Tony Goldwyn) who bought out all the tickets to the show, leaving her with an empty stadium.
—Alexandra Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Kajari still has a strong connection to India and had planned a trip to visit her 91-year-old mother this year, which was thwarted due to the ongoing war with Iran.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Local authorities in Pakistan said Tuesday that security forces killed eight attackers and thwarted an attempt to seize the checkpoint.
—CBS News, 10 June 2026
Some of those threats have been thwarted.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Local authorities in Pakistan said Tuesday that security forces killed eight of the attackers and thwarted an attempt to overrun the checkpoint.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Other repeat dreamers have been thwarted as well.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Experts have long maintained that Republican power grabs have thwarted the will of North Carolina voters, removing the Democratic governor’s control or partial control over numerous boards, entities and executive prerogatives and leaving him the nation’s weakest.
—Doug Bock Clark, ProPublica, 5 June 2026
Toward the end of the season, Deborah’s grand MSG show is thwarted by her nemesis Bob Lipka (Tony Goldwyn) who bought out all the tickets to the show, leaving her with an empty stadium.
—Alexandra Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Kajari still has a strong connection to India and had planned a trip to visit her 91-year-old mother this year, which was thwarted due to the ongoing war with Iran.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thwarted
Verb
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Sean Neave put his hands on his hips and stared, visibly frustrated at Ulrich-Haberland Stadion, in the shadow of the BayArena.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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The Fed met against the backdrop of elevated inflation that has frustrated many Americans, with prices higher for groceries, rents, and utilities.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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But goal concessions just before and after half-time hampered their campaign, as did failing to take their chances.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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The Dodgers star was hampered by injury issues throughout 2025 after undergoing offseason surgery on his right ankle.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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New York Knicks radio broadcaster Tyler Murray was baffled Wednesday night.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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This new dating trend is leaving people baffled and heartbroken.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Kate’s dreams of being a hotshot green architect, foiled by her handywoman era, nearly takes her to Boston.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
9 Dec. 2025
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The Wall Street Journal spoke to several disappointed homeowners who said their Christmas decoration plans were foiled this year.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Thwarted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thwarted. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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