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
SNRIs work by blocking this absorption or inhibiting it, allowing more serotonin and norepinephrine to remain active and available in the brain and transmit easier from nerve to nerve.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
In many cases, for homeowners like Somers' neighbor, the financial burden of removing trees can be an inhibiting factor in getting ash trees removed.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
In many cases, for homeowners like Somers' neighbor, the financial burden of removing trees can be an inhibiting factor in getting ash trees removed.
—Tamia Fowlkes, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhibiting
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Of those, 608 have been charged with assaulting, resisting or impeding law enforcement agents or officers or obstructing those officers during a civil disorder.Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
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While inside, the affidavit said, Roe shoved an officer and wrapped his arm around the officer, impeding him from defending police from the rioters.Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
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The drug may achieve these benefits by regulating cellular growth and metabolism.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2024
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Even the bed—a plush, temperature-regulating masterpiece—felt like it had been engineered specifically to cradle you into the best rest of your life.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Dec. 2024
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Indoor humidity levels are low in winter, and a room humidifier can help plants avoid stress while discouraging pests like spider mites.Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 2 Jan. 2025
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The administration's actions are seen as expanding federal control and discouraging state innovation in healthcare programs.Steve Brozak, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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According to officers, Kerley was obstructing their investigation and was told to step away.Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
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She was additionally charged with four counts of resisting or obstructing a police officer.Andrea May Sahouri, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2025
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Gunfire ensued when Ratliff came out of the vault with a sack containing money.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
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American fans have the opportunity to purchase seven different CD variants, all containing collectible items such as photocards, posters, stickers and trading cards.Thania Garcia, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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Definitely worth keeping an eye on.Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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If a bunch of your followers aren’t ever going to see your stuff, there’s no point in keeping them onboard.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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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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Ice protects fish eggs by suppressing winds and waves that can stir up the sediment, reducing the number of fish that hatch in the spring.Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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His approach promises a more collaborative regulatory framework, fostering innovation rather than suppressing it.Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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