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
Scott Horsley, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
This restriction hampered the MSS’ ability to reduce gangs’ territorial control as gunmen coordinated and simultaneously launched attacks in different corners of the country.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 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 group acknowledged a need to modernize the government's data gathering processes, which have been hampered by falling survey response rates.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
This restriction hampered the MSS’ ability to reduce gangs’ territorial control as gunmen coordinated and simultaneously launched attacks in different corners of the country.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 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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Domantas Sabonis often initiates the offense from the elbow or the top of the arc before dropping down to the baseline near the basket – an area known as the dunker spot – which allows his defender to provide paint protection.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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One parent tester’s 2 ½-year-old loved playing with the picnic basket while her 6-month-old had a ball with the easy-to-grasp fruits and veggies.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 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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Grocery bags used to store food in refrigerator/freezer.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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As Jewish people enter synagogues across the country for Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, many will be greeted by metal detectors, bag check procedures and armed security guards.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Griffith and CityBeat reporter Madeline Fening are facing charges, including disorderly conduct, failure to disperse, obstructing a highway and obstructing an emergency responder.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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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,
2 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 minor student created memes and posted them on the Instagram account to embarrass and make fun of the students.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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That behavior is embarrassing anywhere, and goes against all of golf etiquette.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 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 9 Oct. 2025.
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