as in impeded
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
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Currently, only 37% of the more than 5 million tons of trash generated in the county each year is recycled — and even that is hampered by a 40% contamination rate.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Offered initially in America as a coupe, it was hampered by a high exchange rate and only about 2,800 examples were sent.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
But high-scoring draws earlier in the season hampered the team’s ability to keep pace with the record-breaking Orlando Pride, who won the NWSL Shield — the award for the best regular-season record.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
In Kenya, the demonstrations hampered government efforts to raise taxes, which Nairobi argues is necessary to fight its mounting debt crisis.
—Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
However, there is no doubt that the additional income stream is hampered by the commercial model of streaming which dominates the home entertainment landscape.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Last season, the team suffered several injuries, including to Parsons, which hampered the effort to get to the postseason tremendously.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Stork’s production is a very solid staging, hampered a tad by the size of the Paramount Theatre, but deftly cast with performers like Andrea Prestinario.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Talking to Bill Nighy about his star turn as a frail and at times broken novelist in & Sons is rather hampered by the British actor not having seen director Pablo Trapero’s father-and-son drama on a screen of any size ahead of its world premiere on Sunday at the Toronto Film Festival.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
Currently, only 37% of the more than 5 million tons of trash generated in the county each year is recycled — and even that is hampered by a 40% contamination rate.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Offered initially in America as a coupe, it was hampered by a high exchange rate and only about 2,800 examples were sent.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
But high-scoring draws earlier in the season hampered the team’s ability to keep pace with the record-breaking Orlando Pride, who won the NWSL Shield — the award for the best regular-season record.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
In Kenya, the demonstrations hampered government efforts to raise taxes, which Nairobi argues is necessary to fight its mounting debt crisis.
—Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
However, there is no doubt that the additional income stream is hampered by the commercial model of streaming which dominates the home entertainment landscape.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Last season, the team suffered several injuries, including to Parsons, which hampered the effort to get to the postseason tremendously.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Stork’s production is a very solid staging, hampered a tad by the size of the Paramount Theatre, but deftly cast with performers like Andrea Prestinario.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hampered
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Cost reductions can only achieve so much—without stabilizing revenue, the turnaround will be hindered.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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This lack of transparency hindered our ability to fully present our case.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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One fire expert said officials should approach policy changes carefully because controlled burns are still critical to forest health.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
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The notion that rival great powers should come together to manage a chaotic international system is one that leaders have embraced at many points in history, often in the wake of catastrophic wars that left them seeking to establish a more controlled, reliable, and resilient order.—
Stacie E. Goddard,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Additionally, debris removal took place, including significant debris that impeded roadways and public spaces, and damage occurred to water control facilities, utilities and parks and recreation facilities.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The rare move highlighted the administration's combative stance toward jurists who impeded its immigration policies.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Ogles launched a congressional probe into O’Connell, claiming his administration obstructed ICE operations.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
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Trump was not charged with any crime, but Mueller later shared 10 instances in which the president may have obstructed justice.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Without both, the promise of inclusive finance may well remain constrained.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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From tariffs squeezing profits and constrained supply chains to lagging consumer demand for electric vehicles, automotive sales — especially among Stellantis brands — have sputtered.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The bad weather may have been a better option for the Dolphins as they were embarrassed by the Colts, with a final score of 30-8.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images The President fired the nation’s top labor statistician because the jobs numbers embarrassed him.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Classical minimalism, meant to evoke modest virtue and restrained power, is a good style for a democratic state.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
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The sizable rooms offer a restrained elegance, with white marble bathrooms, mid-century modern furniture, and black-and-white photos of striking architecture on the walls.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And now, the Spagnuolo scandal in the ANDIS agency for the handicapped.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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But the bad news is this has handicapped the Yankees' DH slot and put them in a tough position with veteran Giancarlo Stanton, whose body is seemingly too roughed up to play the field every day.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Hampered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hampered. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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