1
as in to impede
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
the cold inhibited her from getting much work done that morning
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as in to regulate
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
laws designed to inhibit the powers of the intelligence organizations
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as in to discourage
to steer (a person) from an activity or course of action
a fundamental sense of propriety should have inhibited you from making a drunken spectacle of yourself
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Recent Examples of inhibit
The investor has noticed a few worrying trends that may inhibit young professionals from following their true aspirations, hurting their career success.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
But modern oncology drugs are often developed to inhibit one or more specific drug targets.
—Mark J. Ratain, STAT, 3 Mar. 2026
Yet Watkins does appear a striker inhibited, whether that is to do with the knee issue or not.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Iran was influential but not instrumental in inhibiting peace, said Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and a top Middle East peace negotiator in Republican and Democratic administrations.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 Mar. 2026
But modern oncology drugs are often developed to inhibit one or more specific drug targets.
—Mark J. Ratain, STAT, 3 Mar. 2026
Yet Watkins does appear a striker inhibited, whether that is to do with the knee issue or not.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Iran was influential but not instrumental in inhibiting peace, said Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and a top Middle East peace negotiator in Republican and Democratic administrations.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhibit
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Oil prices have spiked above $100 per barrel amid Iranian threats to maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and declarations of force majeure by both Kuwait and Bahrain, who argue events beyond their control have impeded their ability to deliver petroleum.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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The indictment includes the conspiracy count, which carries a maximum sentence of six years in federal prison, as well as several other counts of forcibly impeding a federal officer, each punishable by up to one year in federal prison.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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There’s a lot of science behind this practice, but to put it simply, baking in a water bath regulates and moderates the temperature of the baked good, encouraging an even bake.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Probiotics have become a buzzword in grocery aisles and on social media, in part because of a growing body of research highlighting the importance of a healthy gut microbiome – the body’s vast ecosystem of bacteria and other microbes that helps regulate digestion, metabolism and immune function.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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Make pruning cuts at a 45 degree angle to allow water runoff and discourage diseases such as bacterial leaf spot.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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That's why Schwartz discourages people from self-diagnosing and treating with cleanses.—
Sarah Boden,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2026
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Trump urged Democrats to reopen DHS because the partial shutdown hinders the government’s ability to combat terrorists.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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In fairness, the Jayhawks’ offense and overall explosiveness may have been hindered by the Big 12’s glass court, with players and coaches from many teams complaining about the footing throughout the event.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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The shampoo contains aloe vera, papaya extract, meadowfoam seed oil, and even caffeine, while the conditioner was deeply hydrating and made my hair shiny and soft.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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The portion of the land containing the buildings is being transferred to the Community Land Trust of Marin, or CLAM.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The difficulty of challenging an arbitrator’s award sometimes dissuades the losing party from spending the time and money necessary to mount a viable challenge.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Fearing becoming a target, landlords have been hiking apartment rents to dissuade new tenants.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 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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Interference from Starlink and other satellites has already become frustratingly routine for astronomers, hampering science as celestial objects are obscured, and the problem is only going to get worse.—
Jonathan O'Callaghan,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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The volatility comes as consumers shift their food habits, with artificial intelligence leading to job cuts and GLP-1 drugs curbing spending.—
Itzel Franco,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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Soaring oil prices threaten to undercut the administration’s efforts to curb domestic inflation, and Friday’s poor jobs report indicated a slowing economy.—
Carl Leubsdorf,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Inhibit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhibit. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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