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
James Horncastle, New York Times, 23 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
Years ago, one of us was in the Bahamas chasing a typically uncooperative lizard across dense and narrow branches, frustrated that its nimble agility was thwarting efforts to catch it.
—James T. Stroud, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2025
Kalkbrenner showed off his ability to be a paint presence, thwarting one second-half dunk attempt, and displayed some of the flashes that had his teammates and the coaching staff talking him up throughout the Hornets’ six days in the Lowcountry.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2025
House Republican leaders have been thwarting efforts to get that vote.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The thriller stars the Academy Award winner as an expert investigator who infiltrates online hate organizations in the hopes of thwarting acts of domestic terrorism.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Opening arguments are set to begin Tuesday's in the FTC's lawsuit against Amazon for allegedly deceiving tens of millions of customers into signing up for Prime and thwarting their attempts to cancel it.
—Matthew J. Belvedere,jeff Marks, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
No matter how well the convenience store franchise crafts a hoagie, city planners are thwarting Wawa's plans to build a car-centric site in a corridor that's designed for walkable development to bolster IndyGo's Blue Line bus rapid transit route.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
Federico Gatti was also excellent in thwarting Madrid’s attacks.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 23 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
Years ago, one of us was in the Bahamas chasing a typically uncooperative lizard across dense and narrow branches, frustrated that its nimble agility was thwarting efforts to catch it.
—James T. Stroud, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2025
Kalkbrenner showed off his ability to be a paint presence, thwarting one second-half dunk attempt, and displayed some of the flashes that had his teammates and the coaching staff talking him up throughout the Hornets’ six days in the Lowcountry.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2025
House Republican leaders have been thwarting efforts to get that vote.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The thriller stars the Academy Award winner as an expert investigator who infiltrates online hate organizations in the hopes of thwarting acts of domestic terrorism.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Opening arguments are set to begin Tuesday's in the FTC's lawsuit against Amazon for allegedly deceiving tens of millions of customers into signing up for Prime and thwarting their attempts to cancel it.
—Matthew J. Belvedere,jeff Marks, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
No matter how well the convenience store franchise crafts a hoagie, city planners are thwarting Wawa's plans to build a car-centric site in a corridor that's designed for walkable development to bolster IndyGo's Blue Line bus rapid transit route.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thwarting
Adjective
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The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to a frustrating start to their 2025-26 campaign.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The divorce led to accusations of physical abuse and a frustrating and costly custody battle.—
Brian Martin,
Oc Register,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After being integrated, this system will demonstrate its capabilities in live-fire tests – advancing the Department of War’s effort to evaluate and accelerate new, cost-effective strike capabilities for conventional deterrence.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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This new film reminds us just how fragile the system of deterrence is, dependent on imperfect technology and human judgment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With injuries and inconsistency hampering the wide receiver corps, the Commanders are set to host former Tennessee Titans first-round draft pick Treylon Burks.—
Josh Buckhalter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Tricia McLaughlin, an assistant secretary with the Department of Homeland Security, claimed that the demonstrators were preventing an ICE vehicle from leaving the federal facility and hampering operations.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Even the film‘s core concept of The Synchronizer, a baffling psychic invention from the script that not only vexed audiences but forced unionized crew members to debate whether the thing was a light or a prop.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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This is not just baffling but really inexcusable.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Available in a limited series and priced at 480 euros, the navy unisex design crafted from leather comes with clean lines, a distinctive statement tongue flap with the Puma logo and the Jil Sander one rendered in golden foiling on the side.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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Instead of doom-scrolling and checking e-mails, spend your device-free days exploring the Cayman reefs, wind foiling, or horseback riding.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Led by scientists at Rice University in Houston, the study suggests Jupiter's early growth cut off the flow of gas and dust toward the inner solar system, preventing the material that would one day form Earth, Venus and Mars from spiraling into the sun.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Breaking up or obscuring the reflection makes the glass visible to birds, preventing them from hitting your windows.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In your latest two films and your earlier works, there is a recurring theme of crossing borders, other places, being an outsider – sometimes even in one’s hometown.—
Gavin J Blair,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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Saddling up with Santa Ynez Valley Horseback Rides means getting up close and personal with the Santa Ynez River, with up to four water crossings, as the horses step sure-footed through the shallows.—
Maggie Downs,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Behind Wemby's strong contributions, the Spurs also won their first three games, defeating the Brooklyn Nets, Dallas Mavericks, and New Orleans Pelicans.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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But then, in the second group phase — consisting of four groups of three, in the first 24-team World Cup — Italy exploded into life despite a very tough draw, defeating holders Argentina and favourites Brazil.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Thwarting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thwarting. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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