as in to impede
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
for decades the maverick filmmaker was short-circuited by a chronic lack of funds
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Recent Examples of short-circuit
California’s executive order short-circuited this process.
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Mark Dalton, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Wilson led a field goal drive on his only possession that was short-circuited by two penalties against left tackle James Hudson III.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2025
But there are so many risks–starting with the chance that skyrocketing electrical demand from AI data centers will start to short-circuit the rest of the US.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
Player was also in charge of the firm’s short-circuit and coordination studies as well as of analyzing arc flash hazard, which is the light and heat produced from electrical explosions or discharges.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Sep. 2019
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Mark Dalton, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
Wilson led a field goal drive on his only possession that was short-circuited by two penalties against left tackle James Hudson III.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2025
But there are so many risks–starting with the chance that skyrocketing electrical demand from AI data centers will start to short-circuit the rest of the US.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
Player was also in charge of the firm’s short-circuit and coordination studies as well as of analyzing arc flash hazard, which is the light and heat produced from electrical explosions or discharges.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-circuit
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The Bundys and several others in the vehicles were arrested and charged with multiple federal crimes, including conspiracy to impede federal officers.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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Let go of whatever impedes your growth.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
5 Sep. 2025
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Alternatively, overly conservative limits may hinder essential remediation measures.—
Perry Carpenter,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The deployment appeared to be the first time in decades that a state’s national guard was activated without a request from its governor, a significant escalation against those who have sought to hinder the administration’s mass deportation efforts.—
OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Currently, only 37% of the more than 5 million tons of trash generated in the county each year is recycled — and even that is hampered by a 40% contamination rate.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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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,
5 Sep. 2025
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
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If that wasn’t embarrassing enough, then came an ugly post-game brawl that has gone viral on social media all over the world.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, the Eagles embarrassed the Chiefs, shutting them out 24-0 in the first half, and captured a 40-22 win.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Short-circuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-circuit. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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