KIBOSHES Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

kiboshes

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present tense third-person singular of kibosh

as in blocks

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The effect essentially gives Roman a parking spot in space, enabling engineers on Earth to remain in constant contact with the telescope, while making sure Earth never blocks its view of the cosmos.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2026
If the teams refuse to enroll the players who benefit from the TRO, those players could petition Hoffman to clarify that his order also blocks the SEC from punishing schools.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of blocks

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Samsung traditionally holds back one color in the Galaxy S range to be a web exclusive and drive consumers to its website, although typically this is one of the standard black or grey colors.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The hydropower from Glen Canyon Dam that holds back Lake Powell serves more than 350,000 homes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 May 2026

Definition of holds back

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The affordability issue stems more from the fact that wages have not kept pace with cost of living increases over those 20 years.

— Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Over time, this can result in long stretches of bare stems closer to the pot as the plant concentrates on developing new growth on the tips of the vines.

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of stems

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This is the most significant ice calving event (where ice breaks off of a glacier) seen in the Arctic since 2020.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026
According to the reports, the malfunctions occurred during the ride's signature ‘tilt' portion, where the segment of track containing the ride vehicle breaks off completely and tilts forward 45 degrees before reconnecting to another piece of track at a 90-degree angle to the ground below.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026

Definition of breaks off

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Getting testosterone from a pill or gel shuts off the body’s natural process for making the hormone.

— Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 16 July 2026
In cool mode, the fan often stays on while the compressor shuts off, which continuously drains power just to push room-temperature air.

— Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 21 June 2026

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