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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
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.
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Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
Some sections are used to test what inhibits plant growth.
—Literary Hub, 7 Jan. 2026
The reaction temporarily inhibits stomach enzymes in the area from breaking down the drug, which gives the semaglutide enough time to be absorbed.
—Alice Park, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Scorpios are known for their brooding and intense sensibilities, which Peter inhibits and exudes, as well as their deep loyalty.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
That lack of clarity protects failure from exposure and inhibits successful programs from being duplicated.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025
This is because people with darker skin have more melanin, a pigment that inhibits vitamin D production.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Dec. 2025
In some instances, the amygdala is doing the opposite of kindling fear—instead, trying to quell fear, and in doing so, inhibits breathing.
—Julia Daye, Popular Science, 3 Dec. 2025
The study found that cooking inhibits another enzyme called myrosinase, which is essential for sulforaphane production.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhibits
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Let go of whatever impedes your growth.—
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During the meeting, Amy Flottemesch, president of the Cincinnati Food Truck Association, said the curfew impedes food truck owners’ ability to do business, which relies on late-night crowds.—
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According to Spark Biomedical, this stimulation regulates the nervous system and influences blood flow.—
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The commission regulates taxi rates, towing companies and aspects of ride-share companies, such as licensing, permits and safety requirements.—
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Immigrant advocates say the program encourages racial profiling and discourages people from reporting crimes.—
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With its stable, upright backrest, the seat discourages slouching, but also has enough give for comfortably sitting hour after hour.—
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That imbalance — one main character rendered flesh and blood while the other never comes to life — hinders the central narrative of the film.—
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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.—
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Use Paint to Refresh Cracked Wood Start by cleaning the wood with hot, soapy water that contains a degreasing agent.—
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DeFi advocates also want to ensure the market structure bill contains language allowing individuals to self-custody their crypto.—
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The tension between the audience wanting the best for Siaja while her community dissuades her is key to North of North’s appeal, and that all comes down to how strongly Lambe anchors the series around her.—
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Taking away automatic renewal also dissuades employers from offering jobs to H-4 holders out of concerns about potential employment gaps, Peddibhotla added.—
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
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Watchman Trail in Zion National Park, Utah The dry heat that typically deters hikers from southern Utah in the summer is long gone by the winter months.—
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Judges and others have expressed concern that the practice deters defendants from showing up to court, but the president and his allies say is necessary to apprehend those living in the country illegally.—
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“Inhibits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhibits. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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