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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
Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Clark is finally at full strength again after, hampered by a groin injury, played in only 13 games a year ago.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The response on the ground has been hampered by multiple challenges, including customs' red tape, insufficient storage facilities, bad roads and weak telecommunications, humanitarian agencies said in a report on Thursday.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Rescuers at the scene have detailed on social media the challenging mountainous terrain and heavy rain that has hampered their work.
—Matt Gutman, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Many, however, are hampered by their own internal infrastructure.
—Steve Piper, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
One member of the opposing crew, Eva (Kelsie Verdeilles), takes a liking to Géo, though their romance is hampered by Eva’s other boyfriend B (Alessandro Piquera).
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 25 May 2026
At that point, Carrick’s future was regarded by close observers as in the balance, even if people at the club thought the 24-day gap from the previous fixture before facing Leeds actually hampered the players’ rhythm, rather than provided a refreshing break.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 24 May 2026
The original plan was to open the museum in 2020, but fundraising efforts were hampered by the 2017 Thomas fire, which destroyed hundreds of homes in the area.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Verb
But like Hulst, he was also hampered by injuries.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Clark is finally at full strength again after, hampered by a groin injury, played in only 13 games a year ago.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The response on the ground has been hampered by multiple challenges, including customs' red tape, insufficient storage facilities, bad roads and weak telecommunications, humanitarian agencies said in a report on Thursday.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Rescuers at the scene have detailed on social media the challenging mountainous terrain and heavy rain that has hampered their work.
—Matt Gutman, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Many, however, are hampered by their own internal infrastructure.
—Steve Piper, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
One member of the opposing crew, Eva (Kelsie Verdeilles), takes a liking to Géo, though their romance is hampered by Eva’s other boyfriend B (Alessandro Piquera).
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 25 May 2026
At that point, Carrick’s future was regarded by close observers as in the balance, even if people at the club thought the 24-day gap from the previous fixture before facing Leeds actually hampered the players’ rhythm, rather than provided a refreshing break.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 24 May 2026
The original plan was to open the museum in 2020, but fundraising efforts were hampered by the 2017 Thomas fire, which destroyed hundreds of homes in the area.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 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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Gansey is already at work as Philadelphia's latest president of basketball operations, trying to find ways to raise the team to a championship level, while deeply hindered by near-untradeable, unwanted contracts tied to aging and unreliable Joel Embiid and Paul George.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Injuries have hindered the 27-year-old Frasso’s development.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Civic infrastructure became constrained geography.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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It is being shaped by constrained supply, external shocks, and a new level of buyer urgency that is fundamentally altering decision-making.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Macy’s was notorious in its industry for how siloed its teams and culture were, characteristics that impeded prior turnaround efforts until Spring, CEO since 2024, instilled a culture of self-examination and an ability to admit mistakes before quickly moving on.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Aid workers have also told CNN that the dismantling of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and US funding cuts carried out prior to the outbreak have impeded the response.—
Erikas Mwisi,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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When a court issues a domestic violence protective order, federal law prohibits the restrained person from possessing a gun.—
Sativa Banks,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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Though America’s founders, of course, did not always live up to these ideals themselves, this early reform shows us that American justice was meant to be resolute, principled, and restrained.—
Ana Zamora,
Time,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The Justice Department was required to prove Lander knowingly and unreasonably obstructed the usual use of elevators and an elevator lobby.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Investigators allege renovation bosses used flammable scaffolding netting and foam boards, obstructed escape routes and falsified oversight records, putting profit over safety in the Wang Fuk Court housing complex.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
10 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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But Americans don’t want to see the home team embarrassed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Some fans weighed in on his outfit choice on social media, sparking conversations about if the actor might have embarrassed his wife.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
27 May 2026
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“Hampered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hampered. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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