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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
Beren Cross, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Askarov finished with 20 saves for the Sharks, including thwarting Quinn Hughes on an overtime breakaway.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 31 Dec. 2025
However, Masi reports that rain over his observing site is thwarting observations.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2025
The locals appeared, after succeeding in thwarting their enemies, to have sunk their ship and weapons in a ceremonial offering, as per a news release by Lund University.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 15 Dec. 2025
Select nuclear proliferation in these states would rebalance military capabilities and create a unified coalition of nuclear powers committed to thwarting potential revisionists.
—Moritz S. Graefrath, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2025
The clever joke comes just as the White House is thwarting criticism from its own renovation controversy.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Both structures are placed directly over plants, but critter cages are used to deter wildlife and critters like deer, rabbits, and birds, and cloches are better at thwarting smaller pests and keeping plants warm.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
This doomsday mentality drives the Zizians to ideological violence under the banner of thwarting the threat of AI.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
Justin was arguably United’s man of the match, personally thwarting Florian Wirtz with two last-gasp blocks in the first half as a wing-back, before proving equally dependable at centre-back in the latter stages.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Askarov finished with 20 saves for the Sharks, including thwarting Quinn Hughes on an overtime breakaway.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 31 Dec. 2025
However, Masi reports that rain over his observing site is thwarting observations.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2025
The locals appeared, after succeeding in thwarting their enemies, to have sunk their ship and weapons in a ceremonial offering, as per a news release by Lund University.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 15 Dec. 2025
Select nuclear proliferation in these states would rebalance military capabilities and create a unified coalition of nuclear powers committed to thwarting potential revisionists.
—Moritz S. Graefrath, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2025
The clever joke comes just as the White House is thwarting criticism from its own renovation controversy.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Both structures are placed directly over plants, but critter cages are used to deter wildlife and critters like deer, rabbits, and birds, and cloches are better at thwarting smaller pests and keeping plants warm.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
This doomsday mentality drives the Zizians to ideological violence under the banner of thwarting the threat of AI.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thwarting
Adjective
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The redshirt senior quarterback is the crown jewel of the Knights’ 2026 transfer class, bringing with him the hope of improvement from a frustrating 5-7 season in 2025.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens sees expanding MARTA into Cobb and Gwinnett counties as a key step toward better regional connection, while metro Atlanta residents continue to struggle with traffic congestion that’s both frustrating and dangerous.—
Riley Bunch,
AJC.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Continue reading … POWER PLAY — US raid in Venezuela signals deterrence to adversaries, experts say.—
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FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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When California signals that even the most extreme acts of school violence may eventually be reconsidered and reduced, deterrence erodes — and schools become collateral damage in the process.—
Tracie Thill,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This left the country without a regular budget for next year and is hampering plans for long-overdue structural reforms and decisions on use of EU support funds.—
Veselin Toshkov,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2025
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Decades-old grids in the US are hampering new energy rollouts, and Spain’s huge blackout in April was blamed on an aged system unable to cope with power swings.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Just weeks later, Vancouver made the baffling, short-sighted decision to keep Pius Suter, Brock Boeser, and Derek Forbort rather than sell them at the trade deadline.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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The baffling discovery was made near sunset on New Year’s Day, about an 8-mile drive northeast from Salisbury.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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It will be equipped with Enata’s proprietary foiling system—the same one that appeared on 32-foot predecessor Spirit, but with a few refinements.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
21 Nov. 2025
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High-end jewelry brand Larkspur & Hawk is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a dazzling holiday campaign featuring the mother-daughter duo in over $18,500 worth of their jewels from the Palette collection, which is an ode to founder Emily Satloff's signature foiling.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Plus, the anti-static fabric is a quiet finish that makes all the difference, preventing the pants from sticking to your body to ensure maximum comfort and remaining wrinkle-free—a luxury for a frequent traveler at under $50.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit seeks a temporary restraining order preventing the board and Cavin from taking any further action in their cases, as well as an injunction restraining Cavin and the board from discriminating against, or retaliating against, Mejia and Smith.—
Clark Kauffman,
Des Moines Register,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Reaching the summit requires a strenuous 15-mile hike round-trip, with water crossings, loose rocks, and a steep climb at altitude.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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And Miller expects regular updates on detention capacity, deportation flights, and border crossings.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Matt Bryant kicks a 49-yard field goal with 8 seconds left and the Atlanta Falcons bounce back after blowing a 20-point lead in the fourth quarter, defeating Seattle 30-28 in an NFC divisional playoff game.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Fortunately, Pep Guardiola’s side had a similarly testing tie, defeating League One Exeter City 10-1.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Thwarting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thwarting. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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