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
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
After being hampered by injuries late in his time with the Royals, Keller is healthy and happy to be part of Chicago’s bullpen.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
Human rights advocates say Israel’s destruction of health infrastructure and intensified hostilities have hampered efforts to document the full scope of famine in Gaza.
—Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Saka is still another viable route into Arsenal’s attack, given his consistency in recent seasons, although the early part of this one has been hampered by injury.
—Holly Shand, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The group acknowledged a need to modernize the government's data gathering processes, which have been hampered by falling survey response rates.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
This restriction hampered the MSS’ ability to reduce gangs’ territorial control as gunmen coordinated and simultaneously launched attacks in different corners of the country.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Seven in 10 Gen Xers say inflation has hampered their savings.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
He was hampered by a calf issue in Week 1 and then a back issue in Week 2, and ended up playing just 38% of Denver’s snaps in those two games.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Penn State came up short against Oregon last week, and the second loss of the season hampered their chances of making the College Football Playoff with a tough road ahead of them.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
After being hampered by injuries late in his time with the Royals, Keller is healthy and happy to be part of Chicago’s bullpen.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
Human rights advocates say Israel’s destruction of health infrastructure and intensified hostilities have hampered efforts to document the full scope of famine in Gaza.
—Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Saka is still another viable route into Arsenal’s attack, given his consistency in recent seasons, although the early part of this one has been hampered by injury.
—Holly Shand, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The group acknowledged a need to modernize the government's data gathering processes, which have been hampered by falling survey response rates.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
This restriction hampered the MSS’ ability to reduce gangs’ territorial control as gunmen coordinated and simultaneously launched attacks in different corners of the country.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Seven in 10 Gen Xers say inflation has hampered their savings.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
He was hampered by a calf issue in Week 1 and then a back issue in Week 2, and ended up playing just 38% of Denver’s snaps in those two games.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hampered
Verb
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The new law removes the certificate of need requirement for facilities with four or fewer beds, a major obstacle that previously hindered their creation.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Some McElwain staffers argue the Gators’ 2016 defense could have led a CFP push if Luke Del Rio remained healthy, and offseason shoulder/leg injuries hindered Lagway’s progress this fall.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This concentration of energy creates a tiny, controlled burn that interrupts the faulty circuit causing the tremor.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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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 scandal has already impeded the effort to hold Israel accountable for the death toll in Gaza; the woman fears that anger at Israel might now lead members of the assembly to discount her story and, instead, side with Khan.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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However, 76ers guard Kennedy Chandler impeded his path, and Hart hit the hardwood in clear pain.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Women are barred from ordination in the Catholic Church, and the disagreement has obstructed attempts to bring the churches together.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Comey is alleged to have obstructed Congress by lying to a Senate committee in 2020 while being questioned about probes into Trump in 2016, according to the indictment.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
26 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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The Revolution provided a brief scare through a 59th-minute goal from Dor Turgeman, who embarrassed a defender before curling home a spectacular effort, but Inter Miami broke the tie almost immediately after the strike that made the score 2-1.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Me, a beautiful and clever five-time Emmy-winning writer with a few Wednesday nights free, and The Golden Bachelor, a heartwarming and adorable exploration of women’s second acts with a male doofus at the center who has already embarrassed himself.—
Ali Barthwell,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In the after-hours, the black faille number styled with a silky lime-green tank top was at once restrained and opulent, just great for a night out.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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In practice, despite his rhetoric, Israel’s longest serving prime minister’s security policy was widely seen as cautious and relatively restrained, even derided as cowardly by political rivals, who also mocked his inability to make decisive moves.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Darius Dotch has been invariably impressive on area stages over the past several years, but he’s handicapped by Shider making Hines’ husband a one-note nag.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
22 Sep. 2025
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And now, the Spagnuolo scandal in the ANDIS agency for the handicapped.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Hampered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hampered. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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