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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
ABC News, 12 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
When Cross-Goldenberg asked if the speedy trial violation that tanked the state case had to do with a reluctant witness, Reid said the case was hampered by a problem with the discovery process, since state prosecutors didn’t hand over material to the defense in a timely fashion.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
The journey is hampered by lack of money and other misfortunes, and it’s eventually interrupted by a gunshot, announcing the cantankerous presence of Tiga.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
It has also been hampered by its own investors failing to back it, Semafor’s technology editor reported.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Angel City hasn’t delivered on the field since its 2022 NWSL arrival and was hampered last season by several less-than-ideal Monday night slots due to scheduling conflicts at BMO Stadium, which is controlled by MLS’ Los Angeles FC.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2026
The Santa Ynez Reservoir had been left empty for maintenance for nearly a year, which hampered firefighting efforts.
—City News Service, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
But he has been hampered by injuries the past two seasons, missing three games in 2024 and nine last season because of a hamstring injury and broken collarbone.
—ABC News, 12 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
When Cross-Goldenberg asked if the speedy trial violation that tanked the state case had to do with a reluctant witness, Reid said the case was hampered by a problem with the discovery process, since state prosecutors didn’t hand over material to the defense in a timely fashion.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
The journey is hampered by lack of money and other misfortunes, and it’s eventually interrupted by a gunshot, announcing the cantankerous presence of Tiga.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
It has also been hampered by its own investors failing to back it, Semafor’s technology editor reported.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Angel City hasn’t delivered on the field since its 2022 NWSL arrival and was hampered last season by several less-than-ideal Monday night slots due to scheduling conflicts at BMO Stadium, which is controlled by MLS’ Los Angeles FC.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2026
The Santa Ynez Reservoir had been left empty for maintenance for nearly a year, which hampered firefighting efforts.
—City News Service, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hampered
Verb
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Geographic isolation and cold temperatures have actually hindered snakes from populating the wilds of many islands; New Zealand, Iceland and Greenland are all also snake-free.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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The result was a film that hindered the transmission of moisture.—
J. Carson Meredith,
The Conversation,
17 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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Thiesse is his antithesis – quiet, controlled and polite.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Iran war has further impeded the flow of weapons, said the officials, speaking on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to talj to the media.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Since the conflict began, Iran has impeded flow through the Strait of Hormuz.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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The owner, listed on the claim as Genesis GSA Strategic One LLC, county officials interfered with and obstructed the federal government's authority to enforce immigration law and open detention sites.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But his brain-imaging studies suggest that, during a psychedelic trip, communication between different regions of the brain becomes far less constrained than during normal consciousness, allowing new ways of thinking to emerge.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Both fables and translations are forms of constrained writing.—
Jan Steyn,
The Dial,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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These killings—and dozens of other attempts and near misses in many countries—have disgusted decent people and embarrassed even many who hold otherwise anti-Jewish views.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Americans were left to root for the same team that embarrassed them, and that team delivered.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Downstairs, Bar Calico has a more restrained vibe.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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Refined, deliberate, restrained.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
12 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
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“Hampered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hampered. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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