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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
ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
He’s since lost quickness and, because of his persistent injuries – he’s been hampered by hamstring issues over the last year and was questionable for Game 3 with calf tightness – never seems to have his full burst on the floor.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Secondary blasts also hampered rescue efforts, and the explosion triggered a blaze that engulfed some of the sheds being used to assemble the fireworks, The Hindu reported.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Community radio saw expansion in some African countries, most notably Benin, Mali, Mozambique, and South Africa, but has languished in others—most notably Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, where regulatory hurdles and high licensing fees have hampered the expansion of community radio.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
The examination was severely hampered by the condition of the victim’s body, according to the report.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
My enjoyment was always hampered by trying to manipulate and enlarge the grid.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Bodies were sighted, but fuel that could have been easily ignited and the natural terrain hampered rescue efforts to the point where even airboats were eventually prohibited from skimming the river of grass to help.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Williams made three straight All-Pro teams from 2021-23 before being hampered by injuries in 2024.
—CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
There’s an iPad for everyone, but the platform as a whole has felt stuck for a long time, with fast and capable hardware hampered by software that doesn’t take full advantage of it.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
He’s since lost quickness and, because of his persistent injuries – he’s been hampered by hamstring issues over the last year and was questionable for Game 3 with calf tightness – never seems to have his full burst on the floor.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Secondary blasts also hampered rescue efforts, and the explosion triggered a blaze that engulfed some of the sheds being used to assemble the fireworks, The Hindu reported.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Community radio saw expansion in some African countries, most notably Benin, Mali, Mozambique, and South Africa, but has languished in others—most notably Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, where regulatory hurdles and high licensing fees have hampered the expansion of community radio.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
The examination was severely hampered by the condition of the victim’s body, according to the report.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
My enjoyment was always hampered by trying to manipulate and enlarge the grid.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Bodies were sighted, but fuel that could have been easily ignited and the natural terrain hampered rescue efforts to the point where even airboats were eventually prohibited from skimming the river of grass to help.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Williams made three straight All-Pro teams from 2021-23 before being hampered by injuries in 2024.
—CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hampered
Verb
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Since October of last year, the agency has lost more than 1,500 agents, and these unfilled positions have severely hindered operational capacity at a critical moment.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Trout was also a major storyline, as the superstar, hindered by injuries for several years, totaled five dingers in the four-game set.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 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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This shall not be impeded by the cessation of hostilities.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
16 Apr. 2026
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Robert Brulle, a visiting professor at Brown University who studies fossil fuel lobbying, said ExxonMobil led efforts to discredit climate science that successfully impeded government intervention.—
Alex Kuffner,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Access to the latter was restricted to residents and emergency responders Friday evening, according to the Stephenson County Sheriff, as roadways were obstructed by debris and structures were compromised.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Still facing charges are Heather Morrow and William Stanley, who are alleged to have obstructed Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at their office off Tyvola Centre Drive.—
Ryan Oehrli
April 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The airport's air traffic controllers have also been facing challenges of constrained gate capacity and taxiway closures from long-term construction projects.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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When temperatures drop, gas demand climbs, and constrained pipelines that supply the region reach capacity, pushing up electric prices.—
Alex Kuffner,
The Providence Journal,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The transparency issue also became important after the board embarrassed itself by quietly boosting board members’ pay by 25% — with Foley being the only member opposed.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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And, as if embarrassed by the whole business, the show will do something crazy to blast the tear from your eye.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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To the left is a relaxed deck for post-dip chilling; to the right is the beautifully restrained restaurant, partly enclosed in a glasshouse with an undulating canopy roof.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Neither restrained nor overpowering.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The previous mission, launched in 2023, was envisioned to include 2,500 personnel and was led by the Kenyan police, but it was handicapped by a lack of staff and funds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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But Khan had sold outdated blueprints, and the agency believed that this had handicapped the Iranians, who had never engineered the necessary centrifuges.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Hampered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hampered. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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