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
Denver Nicks, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
Dry conditions have hampered quail reproduction across parts of Arizona, leading to concerns about future populations.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Bregman was certainly hampered by it this past offseason.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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
Adjective
The investigation has been hampered by peculiar challenges, though, perhaps none greater than the fact that the entire city in which the crime occurred has vanished.
—Denver Nicks, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025
Dry conditions have hampered quail reproduction across parts of Arizona, leading to concerns about future populations.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Bregman was certainly hampered by it this past offseason.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hampered
Verb
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Trump criticized Powell for raising rates during his first term, arguing that such actions hindered economic growth.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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In Wind River, the investigation into Natalie's death is hindered by a troubling legal gap.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 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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The implementation of the SCORE Act could be impeded by other types of legal challenges.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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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
Verb
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Lottery seats may be partially obstructed.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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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
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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After the Detroit Tigers embarrassed them in two games, outscoring them 23-3 earlier this week, the Yankees have won the first two games of their series against the Boston Red Sox.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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We wouldn’t be embarrassed by it, nor would the audience.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Climate scientists have long been vexed by the disconnect between the dire warnings blared by their models and the restrained policies enacted by world leaders.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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There is nothing restrained about the family room, with brick walls that feature a bright splash of chartreuse (Benjamin Moore’s Wasabi, AF-430).—
Jeanne Lyons Davis,
Southern Living,
14 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 18 Sep. 2025.
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