INHIBITORS Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

inhibitors

noun

plural of inhibitor

as in restraints

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Recent Examples of inhibitors This generated a lot of interest because one of the main ways that cancer develops resistance to RAS inhibitors is by amplifying mutant RAS, basically flooding the cell with the oncoprotein and overwhelming the inhibitor. — Matthew Herper, STAT, 22 Apr. 2026

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Noun

State police said during the transport, the prisoner freed himself from his restraints and jumped out of the moving vehicle and fled north across the highway into a brush line.

— Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
The shipping logjam at the canal continues to pile up, with the new restraints compounding prior traffic increases stemming from the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of restraints

Noun

Both of them agreed that the American dream is more alive now than ever before, despite some obstacles that younger Latinos are currently facing.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
The obstacles to the transformation of Taiwan’s navy are more institutional than technical.

— HOLMES LIAO, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of obstacles

Noun

Make sure old liabilities are not still sitting on the balance sheet after they have been paid off.

— Joseph Lustberg, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
The three utilities had been lobbying Newsom and lawmakers to further shield them and their shareholders from wildfire liabilities ever since last year’s Eaton fire.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of liabilities

Noun

That means Roman will have the benefit of solar power and a lack of obstructions—giving it an unfettered look into the cosmos.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026
Even if a large storm has disrupted power lines or internet access, a high-quality walkie-talkie should transmit your communications, as long as there are no severe obstructions or blockage.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of obstructions

Noun

Importantly, this outlook not only incorporates the chip supply Broadcom expects to receive, but also physical infrastructure constraints such as land, power, and data center shells.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
Those questions belong with the operating side of the business, because that is where the priorities, constraints and accountability already live.

— Brian Harmison, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

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