INHIBITORS Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

inhibitors

noun

plural of inhibitor

as in restraints

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Recent Examples of inhibitors This generated a lot of interest because one of the main ways that cancer develops resistance to RAS inhibitors is by amplifying mutant RAS, basically flooding the cell with the oncoprotein and overwhelming the inhibitor. — Matthew Herper, STAT, 22 Apr. 2026

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Noun

The ruling rejected a new set of economic rules, including restraints on free agency, that MLB unilaterally imposed during the players’ strike.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026
Some of that sentiment reflects the fact that the president and those around him subvert the rule of law, decency, and democratic restraints.

— Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026

Definition of restraints

Noun

The president suggested talks could continue amid military strikes, but analysts say a deeply flawed preliminary truce deal poses obstacles for negotiators.

— Rachel Chason, Washington Post, 10 July 2026
In National Grid Partners’ 2025 survey of utility innovators, the top obstacles included talent and integration with existing systems, not the quality of the models.

— Frank Carnevale, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of obstacles

Noun

Architectures that hardwire a single speech provider or bot framework become liabilities the moment something better comes along.

— Ran Inbar, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Stevens has leaned more heavily on tens of millions of dollars in outside spending, which could become one of Stevens’ biggest liabilities in the primary.

— Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of liabilities

Noun

Following significant rainfall events, Public Works evaluates reported flooding locations and responds to maintenance issues, such as debris or drainage obstructions, where appropriate.

— Casey Mann, Arkansas Online, 8 July 2026
Making sure supply vents and return grilles are free of obstructions.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 July 2026

Definition of obstructions

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Like any political phenomenon, the constraints on Bolsonaro can be explained in multiple ways.

— Cristina Buarque de Hollanda, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
The software evaluates millions of potential operating conditions in order to find the limited periods when transmission constraints actually occur.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026

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