kibosh

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kibosh
Verb
  • Arbitrary rules shouldn’t hinder deserved recognition.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Objections from the American Bird Conservancy (ABC), however, may hinder plans for the new landing pads on the South Pacific atoll.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Williams’ Carlos Sainz initially qualified 12th but was handed a three-place grid penalty for impeding Hamilton, causing a shakeup in the order of those who were knocked out in Q2.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Maintaining a vigorous, healthy lawn is a good way to impede weed establishment and problematic perennials like dandelions.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In Afghanistan, where over 23 million people rely on aid, the cuts will end food support for millions, halt care for malnourished children, and disrupt maternal health services.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Several factors could halt the tariffs imposed by Mr. Trump, according to experts.
    Alain Sherter, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • To make, follow these steps: Show kids how to fold pre-cut construction paper leaves and stems. Attach them to the tops of your eggs with glue dots.
    Annabelle Canela, Parents, 16 Apr. 2025
  • The Better Homes & Gardens melamine collection at Walmart is not short on new additions, so consider options like these 17-ounce stemmed wine glasses, serving trays, cereal bowls that are equally as perfect for ice cream, and funky straws ready to dress up a drink.
    Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • However, the brothers will still have a resentencing hearing soon, provided it does not get delayed again.
    Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The deadline has been pushed several times to provide people more opportunities to get the card, and then subsequently delayed through COVID.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The status of the third remained unknown, but snow obstructed a full view of the nest.
    Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Instead, block unwanted calls and messages and refuse to provide financial information in response to an unexpected request.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • In contrast, saucer feeders allow the hummingbird to use its long tongue, as long as bees don’t enter and block the ports.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The cuts do not necessarily mean a program will cease to operate.
    Melody Schreiber, NPR, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Some ceased vaccination clinics, halted wastewater surveillance programs and even terminated a contract with the courier service that transports specimens to state labs to test for infectious diseases.
    Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Kibosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kibosh. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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