as in frustrating
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as in deterrence
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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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Adjective
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Timing Gaps: Traditional file transfers typically operate on rigid schedules—often daily or even weekly—creating frustrating delays between participant actions and results.—
Charlie Gautreaux,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025 -
As for Arsenal, the Gunners endured a frustrating domestic campaign despite having made it through to the semifinals of the Champions League, while Manchester City has suffered an unlikely drop in form after winning four straight Premier League titles between 2021 and 2024.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Should deterrence fail, missile defenses can help mitigate damage to the homeland and help protect the U.S. population.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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Kim criticized recent efforts by the United States and South Korea to expand joint military exercises and update their nuclear deterrence strategies, portraying them as preparations for war.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The baffling sight of the car inside the hangar came amid a larger expedition led by a team from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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In contrast with the often thoughtful use of space, the production is marred by a baffling design choice.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Google's image processing works extremely well, lightening dark areas while also preventing blowout in lighter areas.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill aimed at preventing non-citizens from voting in federal elections, which voting rights experts say would make voting harder for tens of millions of Americans.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Devices should be encrypted, powered down before border crossings, and stripped of non-essential data.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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This is because, under the Canada–U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA), refugee (asylum) claims at official land border crossings are barred.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The prospects for success have been enhanced by Israel’s recent neutralization of Iranian proxies and air defenses, which gives Washington a chance to expand on the template of the Abraham Accords by fostering Israeli-Saudi normalization.—
A. Wess Mitchell,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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So social media sort of accelerated the normalization, or neutralization, of this word.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The scene sees Martin's character, named George, put Redford's in checkmate with some help from series star Zahn McClarnon, who portrays Navajo tribal police officer Joe Leaphorn on the series.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Between sips of coffee, onlooker Joe suggested to George a move which led to a checkmate.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The director led the way past Dig HQ, past the two lichen-shaggy standing stones in the garden, and down a slope to Structure 27, Tam running ahead and stopping at the edge of the trench.—
Peter Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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After stopping the vehicle, Jackson reportedly ran from the car with a gun in his hand, according to court records.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Thwarting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thwarting. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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