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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
Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
Jospin never embraced his role as a public figure, hampered by a restrained personality that grew even stiffer in front of cameras.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
One positional roster spot is to be determined this week, as utility Tyler Freeman has been hampered by a back injury during spring training.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Crews searched by air and by water for people who had been stranded — efforts that were hampered by people flying personal drones to get images of the flooding, said Ian Scheuring, a spokesperson for Honolulu.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
They were hampered when WAC defensive player of the year Emma Johansson picked up three fouls in nine minutes to start the game.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Chawinga is still recovering from an injury that hampered the Current in last year’s postseason run.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The latest firings only added to concerns inside the Justice Department and FBI that counterterrorism and intelligence investigations could become hampered by a loss of national security experts, multiple sources familiar with the matter said.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
High winds and snow hampered the searchers, and there were days when the planes could go up for only an hour or so.
—Elwyn "bud" Myers, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
His ability to hold runners has hampered him.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
Jospin never embraced his role as a public figure, hampered by a restrained personality that grew even stiffer in front of cameras.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
One positional roster spot is to be determined this week, as utility Tyler Freeman has been hampered by a back injury during spring training.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Crews searched by air and by water for people who had been stranded — efforts that were hampered by people flying personal drones to get images of the flooding, said Ian Scheuring, a spokesperson for Honolulu.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
They were hampered when WAC defensive player of the year Emma Johansson picked up three fouls in nine minutes to start the game.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Chawinga is still recovering from an injury that hampered the Current in last year’s postseason run.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The latest firings only added to concerns inside the Justice Department and FBI that counterterrorism and intelligence investigations could become hampered by a loss of national security experts, multiple sources familiar with the matter said.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
High winds and snow hampered the searchers, and there were days when the planes could go up for only an hour or so.
—Elwyn "bud" Myers, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hampered
Verb
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Modernizing the agricultural system and the goal of getting land to produce is also hindered by legal limitations.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated March 24,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Efforts have also been hindered by the military’s refusal to provide information about their whereabouts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Too bad the script feels less controlled and more directionless when each of these characters go head to head with an increasing body count across several bloody incidents.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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Once the legs are free, slow and controlled motions can help a person gradually reach firmer ground.—
Outside,
Outside,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Industry leaders also say the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route now being impeded by the war, must reopen by mid-April or supply disruptions could worsen significantly.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Patriarchate said that the decision impeded freedom of worship and the status quo in Jerusalem.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Key raw materials — like helium used in making computer chips, and sulfur, a raw material in fertilizer — have been obstructed and could be in short supply soon, raising the prices of goods all the way down the supply chain.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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But a few factors complicate his path to the majors, perhaps most notably being obstructed by Bryce Harper at first base.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In other words, giving reasonable levers for constrained districts and kids who have a clear career pathway that doesn’t require language study.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The airline’s efforts to revive services have been held back by the closure of Qatar’s airspace, alongside the company’s heavier dependence on long-haul corridors that remain constrained.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Former head coach Brian Daboll’s charge to the medical tent and behavior towards one of the Giants’ doctors also embarrassed the team.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Tonight’s ceremony had none of the major dramatic mishaps that have both embarrassed the Academy Awards’ organizers and affirmed the event’s status as must-see live TV.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Grace had given us this restrained performance.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
27 Mar. 2026
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High ceilings, expansive windows, and a restrained neutral palette creates an atmosphere that feels instantly and effortlessly calm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But now, environmental advocates worry its storied tenure might finally be coming to an end under plans to reorganize a department already handicapped by staff shortages and strip it of environmental-permitting authority.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Detroit Pistons entered Thursday’s matchup at Madison Square Garden handicapped with both centers Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart serving suspensions for their brawl against the Charlotte Hornets before the All-Star break.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hampered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hampered. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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