as in frustrating
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as in deterrence
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as in hampering
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 Synonyms for thwarting
Adjective
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Timing Gaps: Traditional file transfers typically operate on rigid schedules—often daily or even weekly—creating frustrating delays between participant actions and results.—
Charlie Gautreaux,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025 -
Even the strongest and happiest relationships can falter when seemingly small, frustrating habits are left unaddressed.—
Jourdan Travers,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The two sides reaffirmed their security ties and announced planned initiatives, including the deployment of additional advanced military capabilities, bilateral training for high-end operations, greater defense industrial cooperation, and a joint cyber campaign—all aimed at restoring deterrence.—
Lynn Kuok,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Apr. 2025
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These nuclear-capable aircraft are capable of deep-penetration missions and are part of a broader deterrence posture as the U.S. prepares for possible confrontation.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The baffling sight of the car inside the hangar came amid a larger expedition led by a team from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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In contrast with the often thoughtful use of space, the production is marred by a baffling design choice.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Google's image processing works extremely well, lightening dark areas while also preventing blowout in lighter areas.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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Immunizations not only protect individuals but also help to protect the broader community by preventing the spread of the virus, the release stated.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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Devices should be encrypted, powered down before border crossings, and stripped of non-essential data.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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This is because, under the Canada–U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA), refugee (asylum) claims at official land border crossings are barred.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The prospects for success have been enhanced by Israel’s recent neutralization of Iranian proxies and air defenses, which gives Washington a chance to expand on the template of the Abraham Accords by fostering Israeli-Saudi normalization.—
A. Wess Mitchell,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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So social media sort of accelerated the normalization, or neutralization, of this word.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The scene sees Martin's character, named George, put Redford's in checkmate with some help from series star Zahn McClarnon, who portrays Navajo tribal police officer Joe Leaphorn on the series.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Between sips of coffee, onlooker Joe suggested to George a move which led to a checkmate.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The case stemmed from a Groveland police officer in September 2020 stopping a Lyft car for speeding and tag lights that weren’t working.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2025
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What’s stopping organizations from reaping the benefits of AI right now?—
Jesse Todd,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Thwarting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thwarting. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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