1
as in impeding
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
the cold inhibited her from getting much work done that morning
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as in controlling
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
laws designed to inhibit the powers of the intelligence organizations
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as in dissuading
to steer (a person) from an activity or course of action
a fundamental sense of propriety should have inhibited you from making a drunken spectacle of yourself
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Recent Examples of inhibiting
Remember, with Jupiter retrograde in your 12th, these could be unconscious patterns that have been inhibiting you or on the dark side, self-sabotage that’s been hindering your relationships.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
In this formulation, caffeine constricts blood vessels to reduce puffiness and dark circles, while Caudalie’s patented ingredient, Viniferine is a natural compound derived from grapevine sap and stalks, to help reduce hyperpigmentation by inhibiting melanin production.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
Canada argues this dominance has discouraged rival companies from competing, inhibiting innovation and inflated advertising costs.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 29 Nov. 2024
Hormones like oxytocin and vasopressin enable water storage and act as anti-diuretics, inhibiting urination.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 28 Nov. 2024
The researchers were unable to do tests like activating or inhibiting individual neurons to see how that might shift behavior, which would be possible in a test subject like a mouse or rat, notes Gracheva.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 28 Nov. 2024
For instance, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, work by inhibiting COX enzymes that promote inflammation.
—Heather Margonari, Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024
Depending on what's driving someone’s Cushing syndrome, treatment could be surgery or hormone-inhibiting medication.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
Republicans would push legislation inhibiting gender-affirming care, corporate diversity initiatives and the teaching of critical race theory.
—Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
In this formulation, caffeine constricts blood vessels to reduce puffiness and dark circles, while Caudalie’s patented ingredient, Viniferine is a natural compound derived from grapevine sap and stalks, to help reduce hyperpigmentation by inhibiting melanin production.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
Canada argues this dominance has discouraged rival companies from competing, inhibiting innovation and inflated advertising costs.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 29 Nov. 2024
Hormones like oxytocin and vasopressin enable water storage and act as anti-diuretics, inhibiting urination.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 28 Nov. 2024
The researchers were unable to do tests like activating or inhibiting individual neurons to see how that might shift behavior, which would be possible in a test subject like a mouse or rat, notes Gracheva.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 28 Nov. 2024
For instance, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, work by inhibiting COX enzymes that promote inflammation.
—Heather Margonari, Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024
Depending on what's driving someone’s Cushing syndrome, treatment could be surgery or hormone-inhibiting medication.
—Angela Haupt, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
Republicans would push legislation inhibiting gender-affirming care, corporate diversity initiatives and the teaching of critical race theory.
—Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhibiting
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Old equipment and years of mergers and acquisitions are likely impeding the ability of telecommunications providers to toss Beijing out of their networks.Sam Sabin, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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For individuals who are unable to pay the fines, alternative punishments could include impeding passport renewal, vehicle registration, obtaining country exit permits, or the ability to acquire or renew driver's licenses.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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As the closest living relatives to animals today, their genomes harbor versions of Sox and POU genes, which play pivotal roles in regulating cellular behavior.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This pathway is involved in regulating cellular processes related to growth, metabolism, and aging.Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 10 Dec. 2024
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This dual approach—discouraging harmful choices while promoting affordable, nutritious alternatives—has the potential to reshape America’s food environment and improve public health for generations to come.Robert Pearl, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Rejections can be discouraging, but a positive mindset is key to staying resilient in your job search.Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Bateman posted bond but was arrested again, accused of obstructing justice in a federal investigation.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The earlier felony counts include possession of methamphetamine, possession of narcotic drugs and bail jumping and misdemeanor counts of resisting or obstructing an officer and possession of drug paraphernalia.Charna Flam, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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The pistol was loaded with a Glock magazine containing six nine-millimeter full metal jacket rounds.Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew Stews provide a warm mix of foods in one pot, usually containing meat and vegetables.Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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The pair have been keeping busy since the election.Melissa Cruz, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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And Andrew Ferguson Selected As Latest Picks The pivot keeping Frenkie de Jong out of the starting XI is Marc Casado, who has Pedri in front of him plus a Dani Olmo that played in the Westfalenstadion a number of times for his last club RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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After restraining Neely that day, Penny remained on scene when police arrived and later explained his actions to several NYPD officers.Eric Levenson, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors have said Penny acted recklessly and negligently by restraining Neely in a chokehold for so long, even after Neely stopped moving.Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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In this way, Bon upends conventional thought to ask what if concrete infrastructure supports nature rather than suppressing it?Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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This legislation would ensure defendants can quickly end meritless, speech-suppressing lawsuits in federal court and recover their legal costs.Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Inhibiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhibiting. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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