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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
Paris Barraza, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Efforts to harness kesterite’s full potential have also so far been hampered by defects formed during the manufacturing process.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
After shoulder surgery in 2023, a full year of rehab in 2024 and a choppy 2025 comeback hampered by ankle tendinitis, a line-drive off his elbow and a lat strain in his back, Woodruff is ready to lead the rotation.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Overlea turned the tables, despite being hampered by foul trouble to some key players, including Foster, for a 33-31 halftime advantage.
—James Peters, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
King threw just 73⅓ innings last year while he was hampered by a nerve issue and knee inflammation.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
The Mustangs were hampered by the absence of Miller, who, in addition to his scoring, leads the conference in assists.
—Randy Jennings, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
Weather conditions and continued fears of another avalanche, have hampered recovery efforts, Nevada County Sheriff’s Office said in a Friday statement.
—Darrell Smith
updated February 20, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Navratil’s efforts to boost performance at the struggling Swiss multinational have been hampered by a major infant formula recall.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
In the aftermath of the deadly Los Angeles wildfires, which racked up billions in damage, numerous fire survivors have detailed a recovery process hampered by insurance.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Efforts to harness kesterite’s full potential have also so far been hampered by defects formed during the manufacturing process.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
After shoulder surgery in 2023, a full year of rehab in 2024 and a choppy 2025 comeback hampered by ankle tendinitis, a line-drive off his elbow and a lat strain in his back, Woodruff is ready to lead the rotation.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Overlea turned the tables, despite being hampered by foul trouble to some key players, including Foster, for a 33-31 halftime advantage.
—James Peters, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
King threw just 73⅓ innings last year while he was hampered by a nerve issue and knee inflammation.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
The Mustangs were hampered by the absence of Miller, who, in addition to his scoring, leads the conference in assists.
—Randy Jennings, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
Weather conditions and continued fears of another avalanche, have hampered recovery efforts, Nevada County Sheriff’s Office said in a Friday statement.
—Darrell Smith
updated February 20, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Navratil’s efforts to boost performance at the struggling Swiss multinational have been hampered by a major infant formula recall.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hampered
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Richard also recalled how Amber’s COVID-19 diagnosis before she was scheduled to perform at the US Nationals in 2019 hindered her Olympics debut.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
24 Feb. 2026
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Breaking the heat barrier High-power technologies, such as AI processors and 5G hardware, are currently hindered by severe heat management challenges.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Thiesse is his antithesis – quiet, controlled and polite.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Not in an overly aggressive way, just pretty controlled, moving the ball around.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
2 Dec. 2025
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But the totality of the circumstances greatly impeded my ability to write Ballot.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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The plaintiffs include six New York City government workers who allege that EmblemHealth’s ghost network has significantly impeded their access to mental health care.—
Kate Snow,
NBC news,
25 Feb. 2026
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The exhaust pipe was obstructed by snow, police said, calling his death accidental.—
Kimberlee Kruesi,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Mild-mannered ex-comptroller Brad Lander is going to court to try to shed some light on what actually goes on at 26 Federal Plaza (which his presence allegedly obstructed).—
Brendan O'Connor,
Curbed,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Meta also develops in-house silicon processors and utilizes chips from AMD, which won a notable deal with OpenAI in October as AI giants seek a second source to Nvidia amid constrained supply.—
Katie Tarasov,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
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The scene from my dream is commonplace not only in my adopted home, the United States, and other liberal democracies, but even, in a constrained fashion, in the neighboring Turkey and Pakistan.—
Arash Azizi,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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The team embarrassed Canada, 5-0, in the preliminary round, and swept the North American neighbor in four straight Olympic tune-ups.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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The case has deeply embarrassed the royal family, especially his mother, who suffers from an incurable lung illness and who is torn between her role as mother and future queen.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The store’s soft opening this month coincided with the kickoff of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, and Montelli paid homage to Milan with a minimalist chapter inspired by the city’s architectural codes and restrained elegance.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Details are precise, purposeful, and restrained.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
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Some severely bad picks and process in the first round have handicapped the Packers’ ceiling tremendously.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Hampered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hampered. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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