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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 hampered
Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Russia’s determination to maintain a tight grip on AI development has hampered its own efforts to advance the technology.
—Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 18 June 2026
Contact tracing and care are hampered by conflict, mass displacement and funding gaps, with only 4,000 of up to 35,000 contacts identified and just 84 of 540 responders deployed.
—Wilson McMakin, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
In addition to high fuel prices stemming from the war, El Niño has historically hampered shipping by causing low water levels in critical transit points.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Congolese health authorities have previously said contact tracing has been hampered by community resistance in some areas and by the rapid expansion of the outbreak into new health zones, increasing the workload for surveillance teams.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
The Canadian Whale Institute said Friday that efforts to find the whale have been unsuccessful and the search has been hampered by bad weather.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 14 June 2026
In roughly half of the cases, dead foundation species hampered the ability of their living counterparts to reestablish, grow and survive after extreme events.
—John Kominoski, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Trump has often alleged rampant voter fraud that has hampered Republicans’ success, and his base has largely accepted these sentiments to be true, despite no evidence backing up his accusations.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Daily News, 9 June 2026
Verb
Withington noted that international sanctions have hampered Moscow’s ability to access the technology needed to develop new systems capable of engaging these Ukrainian attacks.
—Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Russia’s determination to maintain a tight grip on AI development has hampered its own efforts to advance the technology.
—Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 18 June 2026
Contact tracing and care are hampered by conflict, mass displacement and funding gaps, with only 4,000 of up to 35,000 contacts identified and just 84 of 540 responders deployed.
—Wilson McMakin, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
In addition to high fuel prices stemming from the war, El Niño has historically hampered shipping by causing low water levels in critical transit points.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Congolese health authorities have previously said contact tracing has been hampered by community resistance in some areas and by the rapid expansion of the outbreak into new health zones, increasing the workload for surveillance teams.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
The Canadian Whale Institute said Friday that efforts to find the whale have been unsuccessful and the search has been hampered by bad weather.
—Neal Riley, CBS News, 14 June 2026
In roughly half of the cases, dead foundation species hampered the ability of their living counterparts to reestablish, grow and survive after extreme events.
—John Kominoski, The Conversation, 10 June 2026
Trump has often alleged rampant voter fraud that has hampered Republicans’ success, and his base has largely accepted these sentiments to be true, despite no evidence backing up his accusations.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Daily News, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hampered
Adjective
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Hurteau says while many land managers and fire experts have been working to restore forest health, there still isn't nearly enough controlled burning being done.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
4 May 2026
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That translates to asking your stylist for something that sits between the lip and chin with a very blunt, controlled perimeter.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
3 May 2026
Verb
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This low position is likely hindered by a reliance on offensive statistics that puts less value on Brind’Amour’s defensive abilities.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Smith, who played for the Missouri Tigers in college, rose to fame quickly after he was drafted into the NFL but his rise to stardom was hindered by a series of legal issues that included 10 arrests in nine years, according to ESPN.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The goal isn’t to replace whey entirely, but to build sufficient flexibility so that a single constrained ingredient doesn’t determine the future of the entire product portfolio.—
Louis Biscotti,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Vessels need to be extraordinarily careful navigating such constrained channels.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Australia assistant coach Paul Okon argued that their goalkeeper Patrick Beach was impeded during the play.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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They were said to have impeded its free movement, scratching and otherwise damaging the body work.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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At first, the fins were tasteful and restrained, adding jet-age glamour to post-war American cars.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Material choices are homey and restrained—soft woods, neutral fabrics, and sculptural artwork chosen during frequent meetings between the designers and clients—creating a quieter, more private atmosphere than the communal areas elsewhere onboard.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Srebnick also questioned Alber about how the view of the channel marker Pino slammed into was obstructed by other markers.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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And other cities, counties, and states are pivoting to get residents more information as deals are increasingly obstructed by residents loudly vocalizing opposition.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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But done intelligently, archiving ensures that all data, whether active or dormant, remains accessible, governed and usable.—
Sean Nathaniel,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The case has generated intense international attention because of Hoiby's connection to the royal family, who have been embarrassed by it.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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But Americans don’t want to see the home team embarrassed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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“Hampered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hampered. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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