as in frustrates
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 thwarts
But critics say too much state overreach ignores the distinct needs of different communities and thwarts local innovation.
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Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 19 Dec. 2025
Impeding disclosure thwarts the very premise of public markets — that transparency fuels efficiency, competition, innovation, and trust.
—Andrew Behar, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025
Hamnet — emotional, feminine, directed-by-an-Oscar-winner Hamnet — could still be the movie that thwarts them both.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 19 Dec. 2025
Impeding disclosure thwarts the very premise of public markets — that transparency fuels efficiency, competition, innovation, and trust.
—Andrew Behar, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025
Hamnet — emotional, feminine, directed-by-an-Oscar-winner Hamnet — could still be the movie that thwarts them both.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thwarts
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His fervor for society pleases his mother Violet (Ruth Gemmell), but also frustrates her to the point of squeezing Penelope for information.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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That just frustrates me incredibly.—
Angus Chen,
STAT,
8 Jan. 2026
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Read the Story US airlines are still paring back flights as a deep freeze hampers the restart of operations at some major hubs.—
Jordan Erb,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 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,
10 Jan. 2026
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That said, the Recording Academy never goes too long without making a choice that baffles everybody, as when Jon Batiste beat Olivia Rodrigo and Taylor Swift in 2022.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Place baffles at the eaves to maintain a clear path for the airflow from the soffit vents.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Thwarts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thwarts. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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