kibosh

verb

Definition of kiboshnext
as in to hinder

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Recent Examples of kibosh If the Paramount merger doesn’t kibosh the whole project, Variety says production could begin as early as the middle of 2027, as Cooper is committed to work on a new Ocean’s film. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kibosh
  1. hinder
  2. impede
  3. halt
  4. stem
  5. delay
  6. obstruct
  7. block
  8. cease
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  • And warming temperatures are hindering their ability to perform essential functions.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Royce Moser, 18, is facing charges including murder, while his mother, 56-year-old Rachel Moser, is facing charges including hindering apprehension of a fugitive, according to court records.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of hinder
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  • Past popes have written letters of resignation in case of a severe illness or medical emergency that impedes them from carrying out their duties.
    — Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Attorney General Blanche has instructed the Civil Division to identify state and local laws, policies and practices that facilitate violations of federal law or impede lawful federal operations, the department said.
    — Eric Henderson, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of impede
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  • Another Supreme Court case made injunctions — the court orders that companies historically relied on to halt patent infringement — significantly harder to secure.
    — Andrei Iancu, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Previous Ebola outbreaks were marked by allegations of corruption and mismanagement of funds, which experts said have contributed to the mistrust of local communities, complicating the efforts to halt the spread.
    — Monika Pronczuk, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of halt
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  • Advertisement Give broccoli stems a chance Jonathan Deutsch has watched fellow cooks buy cases of broccoli, cut off the florets, and throw away the stems.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
  • At the request of a coalition of local governments, Central District Health announced Friday plans to spend the money on a mix of mapping, trapping and testing possible solutions to stem the spread of rodents through the county.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of stem
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  • More than 350 flights were canceled or delayed at Moscow airports, local media reported, as planes were grounded in response to incoming drones.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Green denied that characterization and declined to elaborate on the challenges that delayed the delivery beyond the missing money.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of delay
Verb
  • Abiy's office accused the TPLF of obstructing the agreement and said that the latest fighting ended in its defeat.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Abiy’s office accused the TPLF of obstructing the agreement and said the latest fighting ended in its defeat.
    — Khaled Kazziha, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of obstruct
Verb
  • Antetokounmpo also blocked a Noah Clowney dunk attempt a few minutes later, and then got the ball back for a spinning finger roll on the other end.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • As Wrigley View Rooftop sees it, there’s no limiting principle allowing one sports business to block a neighbor from selling seats with a view.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of block
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  • And Gartner estimates that 80% of neocloud providers will cease independent operations by 2030 because their revenues won’t cover their outgoings.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Research firm Gartner published a report on Wednesday forecasting that over 80% of neocloud providers will cease operations by 2030, due to costs and lack of a unique business model.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of cease

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“Kibosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kibosh. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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