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as in impedes
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 regulates
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 discourages
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 inhibits
In explaining its move, the regulator acknowledged a long-standing complaint from researchers who have argued that without access to specific data, trial results cannot be easily duplicated, which inhibits greater understanding of how medicines might work.
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Ed Silverman, STAT, 14 Apr. 2026
Strong El Niños often result in stronger wind shear over the Atlantic Basin in summer, which inhibits storm formation.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
This is especially important for people with anemia because green tea inhibits iron absorption and could worsen the condition.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2026
Glyphosate inhibits protein synthesis in plants and microorganisms, leading to their death.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
This can release a chemical that inhibits anxiety.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
After your baby is born progesterone (which inhibits breastmilk production) drops and prolactin, which controls milk volume, and oxytocin, which triggers the let-down reflex increases, explains Nadine Rosenblum, the perinatal lactation program coordinator at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 16 Feb. 2026
High sugar content helps extend shelf life, with sugar as a natural preservative that inhibits the growth of microorganisms.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
Include Flexible Seating Holiday gatherings highlight seating issues immediately, such as a lack of enough room for everyone to sit, or a living room layout that inhibits conversation.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
Ed Silverman, STAT, 14 Apr. 2026
Strong El Niños often result in stronger wind shear over the Atlantic Basin in summer, which inhibits storm formation.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
This is especially important for people with anemia because green tea inhibits iron absorption and could worsen the condition.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2026
Glyphosate inhibits protein synthesis in plants and microorganisms, leading to their death.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
This can release a chemical that inhibits anxiety.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
After your baby is born progesterone (which inhibits breastmilk production) drops and prolactin, which controls milk volume, and oxytocin, which triggers the let-down reflex increases, explains Nadine Rosenblum, the perinatal lactation program coordinator at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 16 Feb. 2026
High sugar content helps extend shelf life, with sugar as a natural preservative that inhibits the growth of microorganisms.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
Include Flexible Seating Holiday gatherings highlight seating issues immediately, such as a lack of enough room for everyone to sit, or a living room layout that inhibits conversation.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhibits
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Let go of whatever impedes your growth.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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The weir prohibits the flow of saltwater into the lagoon and impedes the draining of sediment from the lagoon into the ocean.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Layered moisture management technology regulates temperature and wicks away moisture, and down alternative gives it just the right plushness for your preference in soft, medium, and firm varieties.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
26 Apr. 2026
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While the Federal Aviation Administration regulates airspace, local governments control land use, giving Cobb County the final say on whether the drone hub could be built at that specific site.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Allowing more sunlight in also discourages the growth of mold.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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The women farmers say that the demanding nature of the work in the chile pepper fields discourages men.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
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The anti-caking coating that prevents cheese from sticking together also hinders cheese from blending or melting into other foods with ease.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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Conversely, destructive energy hinders performance, breeds resentment, and stifles innovation.—
Rebecca Ahmed,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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On a Back Porch offers a bite-size portion (or perhaps a better analogy would be a beer flight) of what the Dead’s vault contains.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2026
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The bathroom is accessed from the kitchen via a pocket door and contains a shower (with a curtain or optional glass enclosure), a sink, and a choice of flushing, composting, or incinerating toilet, plus a washer/dryer.—
Adam Williams
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Live With Kelly and Mark host engaged in a titillating conversation with husband Mark Consuelos on Wednesday's edition of the beloved talk show, with the star admitting that her oral retainer sometimes dissuades her husband's advances in the bedroom.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Apr. 2026
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The difficulty of challenging an arbitrator’s award sometimes dissuades the losing party from spending the time and money necessary to mount a viable challenge.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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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,
29 Apr. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Figs contain a natural latex that deters pests, helping protect the tree from infestations.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 Apr. 2026
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Garlic's potent aroma deters all these pests.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Inhibits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhibits. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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