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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
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.
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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.
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The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Alexander defeated Slater for the X Division Championship a few weeks ago, thwarting Slater’s chance at becoming the longest reigning X Division champion of all time.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
The Toyotas then took control in the closing hours, with the No 20 BMW staying close and then thwarting a Toyota 1-2, as the No 8’s tires wore.
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Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
Scenes at the coveted Edwards Ranch — the property Rip and Beth took over, thwarting Beulah Jackson's (Annette Bening) plans to expand her land — were filmed at the real-life Saunders Ranch in Weatherford, Texas.
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Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Brendan Fraser is on hand as well, playing a jerky LAPD detective who keeps stepping on Diamond’s toes, thwarting the private eye’s shrewd attempts to crack the case.
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Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
Israel says its strikes are aimed at thwarting attempts by Hamas and other Palestinian militants to stage attacks against its forces.
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Reuters,
NBC news,
7 May 2026
Frey unleashed his five-pitch arsenal, thwarting the Spartans most of the way.
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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.
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Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
The attack’s thwarting was an undeniable success.
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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
Yet, Rob-Will walked out of rehab, and is intent on thwarting the ceremonial ranch handover to heir-apparent Joaquin.
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Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Alexander defeated Slater for the X Division Championship a few weeks ago, thwarting Slater’s chance at becoming the longest reigning X Division champion of all time.
—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
The Toyotas then took control in the closing hours, with the No 20 BMW staying close and then thwarting a Toyota 1-2, as the No 8’s tires wore.
—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
Scenes at the coveted Edwards Ranch — the property Rip and Beth took over, thwarting Beulah Jackson's (Annette Bening) plans to expand her land — were filmed at the real-life Saunders Ranch in Weatherford, Texas.
—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Brendan Fraser is on hand as well, playing a jerky LAPD detective who keeps stepping on Diamond’s toes, thwarting the private eye’s shrewd attempts to crack the case.
—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
Israel says its strikes are aimed at thwarting attempts by Hamas and other Palestinian militants to stage attacks against its forces.
—
Reuters,
NBC news,
7 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thwarting
Adjective
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If this World Cup has been trying for Iran, it’s been frustrating for Belgium, which hasn’t scored a goal of its own.
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The Netherlands are coming off a frustrating 2-2 draw against Japan and desperately need a win to keep their qualification hopes alive.
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Finland’s parliament on Wednesday voted to lift a decades-old ban on nuclear weapons, approving a major defense policy shift aimed at aligning the country more closely with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) deterrence strategy.
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Handlers also report that KBD’s are being used less frequently for deterrence and problem bears are being euthanized more often.
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The sanctions are hampering work on a broad array of investigations at the court.
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Winds of up to 50 mph stoked the flames and severely limited the fire response by hampering boat and aircraft access to the remote island.
Adjective
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Would Huston be proud that this baffling story continues to find new audiences during the World Cup?
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Astronomers may have finally cracked one of the most baffling mysteries about the Milky Way after decades of research.
Noun
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Cunningham achieved my dream hair with the perfect mix of brightness, shine, and pristine blending thanks to her intentional foiling.
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Something was not right with the team make-up, and the most obvious problem appeared to be a lack of high-speed foiling experience.
Verb
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Officials urge visitors to stay vigilant Authorities and experts alike said one of the largest factors in preventing an attack is whether law enforcement is notified about suspicious activity beforehand.
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An army official said recent drone strikes destroyed an RSF battalion and more than 50 armored vehicles in West Kordofan, preventing advances toward North Kordofan and el-Obeid.
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.
Noun
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These figures mark a clear increase from depressed crossing rates seen during much of the Iran war since its start in late February.
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Flying bricks damaged the crossing’s signal arms, and the crossing was closed by Union Pacific.
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“Thwarting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thwarting. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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