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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
The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
David Cuillier, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
In addition to thwarting complications, glues and netting can also abate bruising and swelling after facelift surgery, curtailing patients’ recovery.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026
There are other ballot measure proposals aimed at thwarting the billionaires tax.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
In Florida, more and more government agencies are thwarting the public’s right to know, including attempts to hide the details behind Alligator Alcatraz, the temporary immigrant detention center built in the Florida Everglades in June 2025.
—David Cuillier, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
The ceiling thwarting her exceptional talent originated from the constraints of tradition.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Revolution is developing drugs that target a molecular driver of cancers known as RAS and its experimental drugs seek to block the driver, thereby thwarting common cancers including lung, pancreatic, and colon that have proven difficult to treat.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 26 Jan. 2026
As a Chicago police officer, O'Grady won the CPD's Blue Star Award for suffering a critical gunshot wound while thwarting the armed robbery of a woman during the holiday shopping season on State Street downtown in 1971, according to his obit.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 12 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
Noun
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
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
In addition to thwarting complications, glues and netting can also abate bruising and swelling after facelift surgery, curtailing patients’ recovery.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026
There are other ballot measure proposals aimed at thwarting the billionaires tax.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
In Florida, more and more government agencies are thwarting the public’s right to know, including attempts to hide the details behind Alligator Alcatraz, the temporary immigrant detention center built in the Florida Everglades in June 2025.
—David Cuillier, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
The ceiling thwarting her exceptional talent originated from the constraints of tradition.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Revolution is developing drugs that target a molecular driver of cancers known as RAS and its experimental drugs seek to block the driver, thereby thwarting common cancers including lung, pancreatic, and colon that have proven difficult to treat.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 26 Jan. 2026
As a Chicago police officer, O'Grady won the CPD's Blue Star Award for suffering a critical gunshot wound while thwarting the armed robbery of a woman during the holiday shopping season on State Street downtown in 1971, according to his obit.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 12 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thwarting
Adjective
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Kurt's key takeaways Healthcare can be frustrating.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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Kelly portrays Gentile as, at once, the FBI’s best and most frustrating lead.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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It has not been publicly announced where the Gonzalez will operate precisely, but such missions often involve ballistic missile defense patrols, escort operations, and NATO deterrence missions.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Mar. 2026
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The new leadership may try to remedy that by rushing toward a nuclear weapon so as to actually provide deterrence.—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some lawmakers think the staff reductions are hampering farmers’ ability to access programs.—
Patricia Kime,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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A number of airlines have halted flights to Dubai, hampering travel and freight transport.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And throughout this tumultuous epoch, the battle over America got wrapped up in the baffling intricacies of health care—first insurance coverage, then COVID.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Mar. 2026
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Even so, Pritzker’s unwillingness to push for construction in Bronzeville, on the site of the former Michael Reese Hospital, remains a baffling mystery.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 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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The shots are about 80% effective at preventing babies from ending up in intensive care because of RSV, the CDC says.—
March 25,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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While road salt is a key element to preventing cars from slipping and sliding over roads in winter, the mineral can damage cars over time.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 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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The changes at the intersection will mean the addition of two signs that will have flashing lights triggered by people or traffic at the crossing roads.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Otherwise, the court said, the law gives migrants an incentive to try to circumvent border crossings, something Congress likely did not intend.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Thwarting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thwarting. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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