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as in hampering
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 thwarting
Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
The thwarting of the Charlotte Hornets, one of the NBA’s fastest squads, is the quintessential White play.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The council keeps losing court battles on issues ranging from its Voter ID law to its efforts to censor library books to its thwarting of state housing laws.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
In long form, the writers can pack enough globe-spanning spy games, adrenaline-spiking set pieces, and terrorist-thwarting action to keep even James Bond – or Jack Bauer, or Jason Bourne – busy.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
Mostly, Julian and Lori take turns thwarting his obnoxious kids and threatening to quit.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
By siding with inflation hawks at the bank, Acosta has effectively deprived Petro of control of the board, thwarting the leftist leader’s desire for dramatic monetary easing.
—Oscar Medina, Bloomberg, 31 Mar. 2026
Instead they’re best known for fighting each other, barely passing budgets on time, and thwarting the popular will of the people.
—Matt Chilliak, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Spurgeon left the 3-2 win over the Panthers early after thwarting a scoring attempt, sliding hard into the goalpost on the play.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
From crashing a friend's luau to searching for the sweetest spot to take a nap, avoiding work quickly spirals into thwarting surreal disasters…in the most hilarious and entertaining of ways.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
In Florida, more government agencies are thwarting the public’s right to know, including attempts to hide the details behind Alligator Alcatraz.
—David Cuillier, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
The attack’s thwarting was an undeniable success.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
The thwarting of the Charlotte Hornets, one of the NBA’s fastest squads, is the quintessential White play.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The council keeps losing court battles on issues ranging from its Voter ID law to its efforts to censor library books to its thwarting of state housing laws.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
Frey unleashed his five-pitch arsenal, thwarting the Spartans most of the way.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
In long form, the writers can pack enough globe-spanning spy games, adrenaline-spiking set pieces, and terrorist-thwarting action to keep even James Bond – or Jack Bauer, or Jason Bourne – busy.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
Mostly, Julian and Lori take turns thwarting his obnoxious kids and threatening to quit.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
By siding with inflation hawks at the bank, Acosta has effectively deprived Petro of control of the board, thwarting the leftist leader’s desire for dramatic monetary easing.
—Oscar Medina, Bloomberg, 31 Mar. 2026
Instead they’re best known for fighting each other, barely passing budgets on time, and thwarting the popular will of the people.
—Matt Chilliak, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Spurgeon left the 3-2 win over the Panthers early after thwarting a scoring attempt, sliding hard into the goalpost on the play.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
From crashing a friend's luau to searching for the sweetest spot to take a nap, avoiding work quickly spirals into thwarting surreal disasters…in the most hilarious and entertaining of ways.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
In Florida, more government agencies are thwarting the public’s right to know, including attempts to hide the details behind Alligator Alcatraz.
—David Cuillier, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thwarting
Adjective
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For longtime Stockton resident Montie Selmon, sideshows have become a familiar and frustrating part of life.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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This was a snapshot of the 2026 Orioles — tantalizing upside, frustrating downside, and now even more pressure on an underwhelming rotation.—
Josh Tolentino,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2026
Noun
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America has lost the concept of deterrence and incarceration, the very reasons those institutions were established.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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The conflict in the Middle East has forced the US to divert some of its most critical military assets away from Asia, thinning its deterrence posture in a region where China is increasingly asserting its power and maintains ambitions toward Taiwan.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
Verb
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In the third game of his career, the 2024 second-round pick re-tore the ACL in his right knee, further hampering an injury history that dated back to his final year at the University of Texas.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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According to a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board, the truck drove through the airport's version of a stop light and the vehicle lacked a transponder, hampering a crash warning system.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That number, and a whole lot of others, were just baffling.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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One giant leap for actor/director Andy Serkis’ baffling use of free will.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Right on the edge of the river, there are ample opportunities for swimming, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, kiteboarding, and wing foiling.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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But as electric foiling becomes quieter, smoother, and more refined, the NAVI feels like a sign that this once-experimental tech is maturing – and carving out a more practical niche for itself on the water.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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But in a complaint filed in federal court Tuesday, the Teamsters alleged the zoo had locked the workers out of the zoo’s computer system, preventing the zookeepers from accessing new medications and refills for the animals in their care.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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One dose of the vaccine is 93% effective at preventing measles; a second dose boosts effectiveness even further — to 97%, according to the CDC.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The winner was the player who avoided being blocked the longest — a blocking game, a category of strategy game where the objective centers on restricting your opponent’s movement.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Those named included civilian employees, school safety officers, traffic enforcement officers and crossing guards.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Other oil companies paid an excess of $3 million in addition to the crossing fee to accelerate their passage in the face of soaring oil prices.—
Alma Solís,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Thwarting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thwarting. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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