inhibitor

noun

Definition of inhibitornext
as in obstruction

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Recent Examples of inhibitor Earlier this year, Alatise’s group launched a trial to treat colorectal cancer patients with tislelizumab, a type of drug known as an immune checkpoint inhibitor, which helps the body’s own immune system recognize and fight cancer cells. — Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026 To protect himself, however, Trask has created an inhibitor field that de-powers any mutant nearby, dulling Wolverine’s healing power and ferocity. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 In a cohort study of 606,434 US veterans with type 2 diabetes published in BMJ in March 2026, starting a GLP-1 receptor agonist rather than an SGLT-2 inhibitor was associated with a 14% lower overall risk of developing a substance use disorder. — Jesse M. Pines, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 His first response is to squelch his mutation, much like Bruce Banner keeps the Hulk in check with a handy inhibitor. — ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inhibitor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhibitor
  1. obstruction
  2. obstacle
  3. restraint
  4. constraint
  5. liability
  6. stranglehold
Noun
  • Riverdale In Riverdale, three candidates filed to run for mayor, including former Trustee Cassandra Riley-Pinkney, who was appointed interim mayor after former Mayor Lawrence Jackson was convicted of perjury and obstruction of justice in November.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Don’t hide files or shut down computers; doing so would look like obstruction.
    — Barton Gellman, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of obstruction
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  • Amazon Watch, a nonprofit focused on environmental protection and Indigenous rights, also welcomed Lula’s victory while warning of legislative obstacles.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Still, around 42% of marketers (linked in the Mediaocean research above) say that getting good quality data (or being able to access it) is a major obstacle, and only 10% have all their ad technology systems fully integrated.
    — Ivan Guzenko, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of obstacle
Noun
  • Kitchen also had to develop a little more restraint — something that doesn't always come naturally in a sport where riders are constantly pushing the limits of speed and control.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Sullivan faces two counts of first-degree kidnapping and a single count each of first-degree assault, first-degree unlawful restraint and intentional cruelty to persons.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of restraint
Noun
  • Those capabilities could support missions that face significant constraints under conventional spacecraft designs.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Beset by budget constraints, the museum ceased operations in June.
    — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of constraint
Noun
  • According to research from New Constructs, Nvidia's net present value of off-balance-sheet liabilities in fiscal 2026 totals over $153 billion, an increase of over $100 billion from last year.
    — Kif Leswing,Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Feldstein Soto was bogged down by scandal and soaring civil liability costs for the city.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of liability
Noun
  • Interest in the new carve-out is said to have been tempered by ESPN’s stranglehold over the high-impact January games.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • And now, there’s a growing coalition trying to revive condo construction in California by reforming a decades-old law that housing advocates and developers say has put a stranglehold on condo development.
    — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of stranglehold

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