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
If the Trump administration tries to short-circuit these processes, its critics will likely sue and the courts could rule against EPA on process grounds.
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Neela Banerjee, NPR, 13 Mar. 2025
But there are ways to beat the locusts—ways to short-circuit or break out of the experiment.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2025
Sarah Heilbronner, an associate professor of neurosurgery at Baylor, recently told the Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Network, that the cuts threaten to short-circuit her work.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
Nagging shoulder/lat muscle injuries short-circuited his 2019 season, and Tommy John surgery did the same to 2020-21.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Neela Banerjee, NPR, 13 Mar. 2025
But there are ways to beat the locusts—ways to short-circuit or break out of the experiment.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2025
Sarah Heilbronner, an associate professor of neurosurgery at Baylor, recently told the Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Network, that the cuts threaten to short-circuit her work.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
Nagging shoulder/lat muscle injuries short-circuited his 2019 season, and Tommy John surgery did the same to 2020-21.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-circuit
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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
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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
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Arbitrary rules shouldn’t hinder deserved recognition.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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However, choosing to avoid office politics can seriously hinder your career growth.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Aly Song | Reuters Trump's tariffs on China are already hampering Christmas sales.—
Dan Mangan,Kevin Breuninger,Jeff Cox,Christina Wilkie,Erin Doherty,Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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The daytime setting undermined their gimmicks, and Wyatt's early ankle injury hampered his performance, leading to a slow, unengaging match that failed to live up to the intriguing potential of the pairing.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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The status of the third remained unknown, but snow obstructed a full view of the nest.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 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,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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Mariah Carey just pulled a classic mom move by embarrassing her teenage son in front of his friends.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
5 Apr. 2025
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The leaking was intended to embarrass Bork, whose nomination was ultimately rejected by the U.S. Senate albeit for reasons unrelated to his rental list.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Short-circuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-circuit. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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