as in frustrates
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 thwarts
Sam Houston comeback thwarts Irving Arlington Sam Houston scored three unanswered goals after trailing 2-0 in the first half against Irving on Friday night.
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Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2026
Unless her future self thwarts the plan, Steiner will mail a copy of Empty Chair to her estranged relative in hopes of reconciliation.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
But critics say too much state overreach ignores the distinct needs of different communities and thwarts local innovation.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 19 Dec. 2025
Impeding disclosure thwarts the very premise of public markets — that transparency fuels efficiency, competition, innovation, and trust.
—Andrew Behar, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025
Hamnet — emotional, feminine, directed-by-an-Oscar-winner Hamnet — could still be the movie that thwarts them both.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
The views of the bridge and bay are alluring, even if the tall thick concrete thwarts any visceral connection to the shoreline.
—John King, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Nov. 2023
Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2026
Unless her future self thwarts the plan, Steiner will mail a copy of Empty Chair to her estranged relative in hopes of reconciliation.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
But critics say too much state overreach ignores the distinct needs of different communities and thwarts local innovation.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 19 Dec. 2025
Impeding disclosure thwarts the very premise of public markets — that transparency fuels efficiency, competition, innovation, and trust.
—Andrew Behar, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025
Hamnet — emotional, feminine, directed-by-an-Oscar-winner Hamnet — could still be the movie that thwarts them both.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
The views of the bridge and bay are alluring, even if the tall thick concrete thwarts any visceral connection to the shoreline.
—John King, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Nov. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thwarts
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Sports-rights fragmentation frustrates plenty of fans.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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The water allocation giving priority to agriculture frustrates Everglades advocates.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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The move baffles health care advocates and Medicaid experts.—
Daniel Chang,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Mount predator baffles and guards to the pole or tree during installation.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Thwarts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thwarts. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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