as in to frustrate
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 thwart
Senate Democrats were plotting their own challenges to the administration’s tariff scheme within the coming weeks, but their efforts have been effectively thwarted by Johnson’s intervention.
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 17 Sep. 2025
The council ultimately thwarted many of those suggestions, including the small-restaurant exemption, during a council meeting last week.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Wonnum to thwart a promising drive on the Panthers’ side of the field in the fourth quarter.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2025
The Kansas City Royals arrived in Philadelphia looking to thwart the red-hot Phillies and keep alive their slim playoff hopes.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 Sep. 2025
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 17 Sep. 2025
The council ultimately thwarted many of those suggestions, including the small-restaurant exemption, during a council meeting last week.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Wonnum to thwart a promising drive on the Panthers’ side of the field in the fourth quarter.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2025
The Kansas City Royals arrived in Philadelphia looking to thwart the red-hot Phillies and keep alive their slim playoff hopes.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thwart
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Larsen makes Didi’s absurd actions feel credible, something a woman frustrated with her own life would do, in haste, on behalf of another.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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The East African nation has been frustrated about the poor equipment, lack of manpower and money to help dismantled Haiti’s gangs.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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However, the two-time WNBA MVP looked hampered by the injury, scoring just six points in 20 minutes on the court.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The trees’ mass can prevent them from getting blown over by high winds.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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The only question that remains regarding Kershaw’s Hall of Fame candidacy is which member of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) will be protected by anonymity and prevent him from being a unanimous selection in his first year of eligibility on the 2031 ballot.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Thwart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thwart. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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