THROTTLING Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

throttling

verb

Definition of throttling

present participle of throttle

as in strangling

to keep (someone) from breathing by exerting pressure on the windpipe I was so angry at what he was saying that I could have throttled him!

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Recent Examples of throttling With the finance-throttling impact of Senate Enrolled Act 1 looming, the Portage Redevelopment Commission voted Thursday to issue $15 million in bonds to fund high-priority projects. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2026 In Allen’s view, too many restrictions would risk throttling a technology that could otherwise bring huge benefits; too few would invite a high-profile incident that draws a public backlash. — Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2026 In addition to simulating the dispersal of defense production, Taiwan is throttling the island’s mobile network to show civilians what happens when internet services are disabled. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Unlike a monopoly, which usually deals with a company throttling its power over competitors or consumers, a monopsony often refers to a company being the only player in a certain labor market, giving it outsized influence over employment conditions. — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026 The setup continuously monitors conditions, actively throttling dynamic power delivery and enforcing real-time voltage safety boundaries. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026 Researchers point to climate change for throttling the current dry period to a mega status. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 20 July 2026 Madonna kicked off the show, throttling through the New York-New Jersey stadium tunnels in a dune buggy, fittingly driven by renowned Brazilian soccer players Ronaldo and Ronaldinho, in a pre-recorded segment. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2026 Mastering the laws of the parking lot can’t possibly prepare you for the throttling speed and amoral violence of the road beyond. — Literary Hub, 15 July 2026

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Prosecutors allege Clancy planned the killings by sending her husband to pick up takeout food and medicine, then, while he was gone, strangling the children with exercise bands.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Prosecutors say the killings were deliberate, arguing that Clancy sent her husband out on errands before strangling the children and then attempting suicide.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026

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