as in to impede
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
the raging blizzard stymied the rescuers' attempts to find the stranded mountain climbers
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Recent Examples of stymie
These are all major breakthroughs for a soccer-loving continent that had been underrepresented on the sport’s biggest stage and whose soccer success was often stymied by financial struggles and administrative corruption.
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Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
These ancient scrolls are too fragile to unfurl, stymieing scholars’ attempts over the past few centuries to complete translations of the texts within.
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Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
The 6-foot-4 muscleman’s career rise often was stymied by his poor defense.
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Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Other people emphasize the rules and regulations slowing down diffusion and stymieing change.
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Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stymie
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
These ancient scrolls are too fragile to unfurl, stymieing scholars’ attempts over the past few centuries to complete translations of the texts within.
—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
The 6-foot-4 muscleman’s career rise often was stymied by his poor defense.
—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Other people emphasize the rules and regulations slowing down diffusion and stymieing change.
—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for stymie
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stymie
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Health care workers who impede these rituals for infection-control reasons often face hostility and violence; clinics have been attacked and burned down during this outbreak, furthering viral spread.
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These vehicles were blocking and impeding fire operations, and several were non-operational and required tow truck assistance for removal.
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He was charged with hindering apprehension, obstruction of justice and tampering with evidence in connection with this case.
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The Great American State Fair kicked off last week, though the 16-day event has been hindered by weather shutdowns, technical difficulties and low attendance.
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The decision severely hampered local planning for America’s 250th anniversary, disrupting history projects, museums and educational programs nationwide.
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Chwalińska took a medical timeout for the injury at the end of the game, and she was clearly hampered by it for the rest of the match.
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The Chicago White Sox, a team many left for dead at the start of the year, embarrassed the Kansas City Royals Friday night, 22-1.
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But combined with Disney‘s embarrassing The Mandalorian and Grogu influencer stunt that backfired, a movie’s first reactions on social media are increasingly being met with equal amounts of fan skepticism.
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
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“Stymie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stymie. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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