as in rear
being at or in the part of something opposite the front part
the animal's case of mange was especially bad in its hinder parts
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as in to impede
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
was not hindered by a lack of money because she could use what food she had on hand
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Recent Examples of hinder
Mamie Jones, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Steel won his next couple cases, including that of Jackie Johnson, a former D.A. in south Georgia who was accused of hindering the investigation into the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man killed by three white men while jogging through a predominantly white neighborhood.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
The injury hindered his effectiveness and ability to command the strike zone.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2025
Leaders worldwide are promoting minimal AI regulation to drive innovation and avoid hindering growth.
—Art Gilliland, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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These conversations allow leaders to hear directly from individuals what’s working, what needs improvement, and what obstacles are hindering their success.
—Mamie Jones, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Steel won his next couple cases, including that of Jackie Johnson, a former D.A. in south Georgia who was accused of hindering the investigation into the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man killed by three white men while jogging through a predominantly white neighborhood.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
The injury hindered his effectiveness and ability to command the strike zone.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2025
Leaders worldwide are promoting minimal AI regulation to drive innovation and avoid hindering growth.
—Art Gilliland, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinder
Adjective
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The impact caused the rear door of Santiago’s SUV to open, spilling a 43-year-old Zion man to the ground and causing serious injury, police said.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2025
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The active rear spoiler, for example, is able to move between low- and high-drag modes more quickly, and there is a new medium-drag mode, too, which helps push the car down to the track at higher speeds.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2025
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On April 16, the Department of Homeland Security threatened to impede Harvard’s ability to enroll students from abroad – an unprecedented move that would devastate the campus if the White House moved forward with it.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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As previously ordered, Apple will not impede competition.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Returning from California, and what would become the finale of her bucket list, a debilitating pain was now radiating throughout Madison’s mid-section to include her back and reproductive organs.—
Carissa Talmage,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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In the video, a tool with a long piece of metal is sticking out of the suspect’s back pocket.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Substantial reductions in funding for HIV prevention efforts could further hamper this public health messaging.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2025
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However, cameras often fail in cases where the body is obstructed by blankets or clothes, or when lighting is inadequate.—
Aly Fathy,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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The muscles of Hend’s heart were weak, while Teddy was born with aortic stenosis, a condition in which the aortic valve is obstructed.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The goal isn’t to embarrass or dominate the other person.—
John Bowe,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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This is not Carey's first time embarrassing her children.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Hinder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinder. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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