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

Following the death in Georgia, non-Six Flags theme parks SeaWorld Orlando in Florida and La Ronde in Montreal, Canada, also temporarily closed one roller coaster apiece that use clamshell restraints.

— Russ Bynum, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
On Saturday, Six Flags said eight of those coasters remained closed and will have the seat belts or other restraints installed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of restraints

Noun

If your balances aren't declining despite consistent payments and spending reductions, evaluate whether high interest charges, multiple obligations or insufficient cash flow are the underlying obstacles.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of obstacles

Noun

And companies like CoreWeave can’t rack up $52 billion in liabilities without a clear path to pay it back.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Rosland Capital has ceased operations and declared bankruptcy in July, listing some $64 million in liabilities and just $500,000 in assets.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of liabilities

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Worries have coalesced around whether public opposition or supply chain constraints will limit the buildout, and if revenues will keep up with Big Tech’s breakneck infrastructure spending.

— Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Backers of electric WIGs view them as a more-practical alternative to eVTOLs, or electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, which face major adoption barriers due to operational constraints and regulatory challenges.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Oct. 2026

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