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
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
International sanctions limiting the country’s trade, investment, and access to technology hamper productivity and growth.
—Celeste A. Wallander, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
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Verb
He was hampered by a right hamstring injury and missed his third game of the season last week against the Kansas City Chiefs.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
The picture of them sleeping together in the laundry hamper is just one snapshot of their relationship.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
International sanctions limiting the country’s trade, investment, and access to technology hamper productivity and growth.
—Celeste A. Wallander, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hamper
Verb
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Yet, challenges such as battery weight, regulation, safety, and scalability still hinder most projects.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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Did the leaks hinder your creative approach to making music?—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Nasdaq 100, a basket of the 100 largest nonfinancial companies that have their shares listed on the Nasdaq exchange, is currently on pace for its worst week since April.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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The full meal costs less than $40 if a shopper buys a specific basket made up of brand names and Great Value items.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Neither tug was blatant, but both seemed to impede Allende.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Three people with knowledge of those interests said there was consternation among insiders that forcing Maduro out could foment chaos and unrest and impede their access.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Anything from a bag of rice to beans, anything's gonna help.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Flight attendants say to pack smart by using packing cubes and putting heavier items at the bottom of your bag.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan is facing federal charges for allegedly obstructing agents trying to arrest an undocumented immigrant.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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But the detectives thought there was evidence to support a charge for obstructing an officer—a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to nine months in jail—because Ryan had planted physical evidence meant to mislead them.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Baguette’s design includes a front flap, magnetic clasp, unlined internal compartment with a pocket and gold-finish metalware.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even McCarthy, who completed 14 of 25 passes for 143 yards and two touchdowns (plus a rushing touchdown), mentioned inaccuracies and his inability to throttle down outside of the pocket.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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French authorities have arrested several suspects after a frantic manhunt for the men who staged a spectacular daytime heist at the Louvre museum that gripped the world and embarrassed the government in Paris.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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For French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, the heist spotlights embarrassing security failings at one of France’s most venerable institutions.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Broncos have 40 sacks on the year, which is 12 more than the second place Detroit Lions.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Ravens’ 11 sacks through eight games are the second fewest in the league.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Hamper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hamper. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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