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as in to impede
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
the claim that all of these regulations encumber doctors, taking time away from the actual practice of medicine
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as in to load
to place a weight or burden on
don't encumber your pack animal so much that it can hardly move
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Recent Examples of encumber
The block is encumbered with three ground leases.
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Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
The land is thus financially encumbered and won’t be availble to be leased or sold until 2031 or after.
—Eric Adler
august 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2025
Reviving his carefree youth while accepting success, though being encumbered by humility, does more than present the performer as his best self.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
No longer encumbered by the demands put on the country's top diplomat, Kuleba has been speaking frankly on Kyiv's situation and outlook since departing his former role.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2025
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Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
The land is thus financially encumbered and won’t be availble to be leased or sold until 2031 or after.
—Eric Adler
august 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2025
Reviving his carefree youth while accepting success, though being encumbered by humility, does more than present the performer as his best self.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
No longer encumbered by the demands put on the country's top diplomat, Kuleba has been speaking frankly on Kyiv's situation and outlook since departing his former role.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encumber
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The incident resulted in a ticket for impeding traffic, for which she was ordered to pay $197 after pleading no contest in Orange County court on Monday.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Since the proposal became public last month, parents and students have argued closures would impede students’ academic and social well-being, lead to longer school commutes and exacerbate the struggle to find child care.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Back in 2024, Hill made the most sense to face Freddie Freeman with the bases loaded in Game 1 of the World Series.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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According to a Treasury Department license document, the authorization applies until April 11 and applies to Russian oil that was loaded onto vessels before March 12.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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California law restricts when local enforcement can coordinate with ICE in making such arrests, and federal officials and Republicans have assailed the policy for hindering immigration enforcement.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Many Gulf desalination plants are physically integrated with power stations as co‑generation facilities, meaning attacks on electrical infrastructure could also hinder water production.—
Annika Hammerschlag,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Committee members were split on proposals to close schools — divided between the belief that campuses with few students burden staff and provide limited resources, and the worry that combining small schools will create overcrowding, split communities and harm students.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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With potential property tax cuts on the horizon, Palm Beach County officials are considering creative new sources of revenue that won’t burden taxpayers.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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When Cross-Goldenberg asked if the speedy trial violation that tanked the state case had to do with a reluctant witness, Reid said the case was hampered by a problem with the discovery process, since state prosecutors didn’t hand over material to the defense in a timely fashion.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Sims should fill a void left behind by allowing former Miami tight end Julian Hill to walk in free agency.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Rebecca Morin Voters in Mississippi will choose which candidates will face off in November to fill a Senate seat and the entire House delegation.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
11 Mar. 2026
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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He was arrested on suspicion of resisting or obstructing a police officer.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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These are embarrassing own goals that Republicans simply can’t afford.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Noah Silver, Boca Raton Americans may need a refresher on why Attorney General Pam Bondi continues to embarrass herself and her office.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Encumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encumber. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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