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
The environmental high point of the past year for me was when Western politicians, led by Republican Representative Ryan Zinke of Montana and backed by constituents across the political spectrum, thwarted Senator Mike Lee’s plans to sell off public lands.
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John Reid, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
But the plan gets thwarted when said camboy is murdered in the process, setting Paula off into a spiral to uncover what happened and clear her name.
—Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The school has been thwarted, in part, by an overabundance of research laboratories across San Diego County.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
The Vision hit the ring, but Rollins thwarted their attack with a chair.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
That attempt was thwarted when he was not allowed to board the plane, federal authorities said.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Academic struggles Stoner’s career is briefly thwarted by Hollis Lomax, a fellow professor who undermines Stoner’s professional advancement.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Grapevine police recently thwarted a North Texas car theft ring that was operating across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, officials say.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
In a famous case in 1969, residents of the town of Orgosolo successfully thwarted the construction of a firing range on communal grazing land known as Pratobello.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
John Reid, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
But the plan gets thwarted when said camboy is murdered in the process, setting Paula off into a spiral to uncover what happened and clear her name.
—Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
The school has been thwarted, in part, by an overabundance of research laboratories across San Diego County.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
The Vision hit the ring, but Rollins thwarted their attack with a chair.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
That attempt was thwarted when he was not allowed to board the plane, federal authorities said.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Academic struggles Stoner’s career is briefly thwarted by Hollis Lomax, a fellow professor who undermines Stoner’s professional advancement.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Grapevine police recently thwarted a North Texas car theft ring that was operating across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, officials say.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
In a famous case in 1969, residents of the town of Orgosolo successfully thwarted the construction of a firing range on communal grazing land known as Pratobello.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thwarted
Verb
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The forward was frustrated, too.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
16 May 2026
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Many billionaires are frustrated over blue states’ and cities’ attempts to raise taxes on the superrich.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
Verb
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But most summit speakers treated circularity—a nebulous concept at the best of times—largely as an engineering challenge, one hampered by immature infrastructure, policy gaps and weak economics.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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The company is seeking to create a Duchenne gene therapy that is more effective and safer than Sarepta Therapeutics’ Elevidys, which has been hampered by safety concerns, particularly following the deaths of two recipients from liver failure.—
Jason Mast,
STAT,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Initial responders were baffled.—
Hank Tester,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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He is still baffled by the polygamous, fickle nature of American sports fandom.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Then, on May 11, authorities announced that a suicide bombing plot on the capital, Islamabad, had been foiled.—
Amira Jadoon,
The Conversation,
13 May 2026
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But Ripley’s plan was foiled when a good Samaritan rescued Alejandro from the water, prosecutors say.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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“Thwarted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thwarted. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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