as in to hinder
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
fallen branches hampered the hikers as they made their way along the narrow path
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Recent Examples of hamper
Celeste A. Wallander, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
Jordan was returning from a laundromat, carrying two hamper bags, when he was gunned down.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2025
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 6 Oct. 2025
Rainfall was hampering efforts to reach the villages and many roads were swept away or blocked by the landslides.
—CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
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Verb
International sanctions limiting the country’s trade, investment, and access to technology hamper productivity and growth.
—Celeste A. Wallander, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
Jordan was returning from a laundromat, carrying two hamper bags, when he was gunned down.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
The Bills punted four plays after a quick change, with a penalty hampering the drive.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 6 Oct. 2025
Rainfall was hampering efforts to reach the villages and many roads were swept away or blocked by the landslides.
—CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hamper
Verb
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The fear was that Jayden Daniels would be limited, that the brace on his left knee — or the knee itself — would hinder his running or his elusiveness, eliminate his quick cuts or somehow slow him down.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Trending Shorts Environmental activist Jane Goodall, who died Wednesday at the age of 91, understood the bleak projections from climate scientists — and the economic and political structures that hinder change.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Crowd favorites include the bread basket featuring garlic naan, chicken curry and paneer dishes.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
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More often than not, the towel catches on the edge of the basket and the robot freezes.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The scandal has already impeded the effort to hold Israel accountable for the death toll in Gaza; the woman fears that anger at Israel might now lead members of the assembly to discount her story and, instead, side with Khan.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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However, 76ers guard Kennedy Chandler impeded his path, and Hart hit the hardwood in clear pain.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Send them to the landfill in heavy trash bags.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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The couple broke down their outfits with Kai rocking a combination of Maison Margiela and vintage fashion while Gigi donned an Oh Polly fit paired with a Dior bag.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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In May 2018, she was diagnosed with aortic stenosis, a condition where the aortic valve, which controls blood flow from the heart to the body, becomes narrowed or obstructed.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In short, American leagues are set up like actual businesses, where everyone can make some money, while those over here are a collection of Wild Wests where only those with the deepest pockets can compete.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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While searching Wallen, an officer pulled out a pocket knife from his front picket.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The games themselves are embarrassing enough to watch.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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One agent was disciplined for insubordination after refusing to go along with the plan to embarrass Comey in this way.—
The Conversation,
The Conversation,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And considering Maye’s 17 sacks this season — already half his total from 2024 — McDaniels had plenty of reasons to justify a conservative approach.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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One of the sacks came on a must-have third down on the Dolphins’ final possession of the game.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Hamper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hamper. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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