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as in hindering
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 hampering
Veselin Toshkov, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
Decades-old grids in the US are hampering new energy rollouts, and Spain’s huge blackout in April was blamed on an aged system unable to cope with power swings.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 29 Dec. 2025
The lack of usable surveillance video is significantly hampering the search for the Brown University shooter, a source briefed on the investigation told CBS News on Wednesday.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Hamas claims that the severe destruction in Gaza is hampering recovery work.
—Daniel Depetris, Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2025
Oregon squeaked by Iowa and has injuries hampering its passing game.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
And since the deal, Israel has refused to reengage with the agency, hampering large-scale relief efforts.
—Jeremy Konyndyk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2025
With injuries and inconsistency hampering the wide receiver corps, the Commanders are set to host former Tennessee Titans first-round draft pick Treylon Burks.
—Josh Buckhalter, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Tricia McLaughlin, an assistant secretary with the Department of Homeland Security, claimed that the demonstrators were preventing an ICE vehicle from leaving the federal facility and hampering operations.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
This left the country without a regular budget for next year and is hampering plans for long-overdue structural reforms and decisions on use of EU support funds.
—Veselin Toshkov, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
Decades-old grids in the US are hampering new energy rollouts, and Spain’s huge blackout in April was blamed on an aged system unable to cope with power swings.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 29 Dec. 2025
The lack of usable surveillance video is significantly hampering the search for the Brown University shooter, a source briefed on the investigation told CBS News on Wednesday.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Hamas claims that the severe destruction in Gaza is hampering recovery work.
—Daniel Depetris, Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2025
Oregon squeaked by Iowa and has injuries hampering its passing game.
—Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
And since the deal, Israel has refused to reengage with the agency, hampering large-scale relief efforts.
—Jeremy Konyndyk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2025
With injuries and inconsistency hampering the wide receiver corps, the Commanders are set to host former Tennessee Titans first-round draft pick Treylon Burks.
—Josh Buckhalter, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Tricia McLaughlin, an assistant secretary with the Department of Homeland Security, claimed that the demonstrators were preventing an ICE vehicle from leaving the federal facility and hampering operations.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hampering
Noun
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Samsung designed the sensor to push physical limits while maintaining strong light absorption and signal accuracy.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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His administration’s agenda has tugged the law to its limits on several occasions, and is currently undergoing multiple court battles on issues ranging from immigration to tariffs.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Supporters of recent state AI regulations said the measures will address potential threats to public safety and personal privacy, and to counter any mendacious actions created by AI, while not hindering innovation.—
Hope Moses,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Troconis is serving a 14½ year prison sentence following a trial that ended with her conviction on charges of conspiracy to commit murder, tampering with evidence, hindering prosecution and additional conspiracy charges.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Later that month, a judge lifted the restriction and ordered that Hildebrandt must put $100,000 from the potential sale in a bank account for the children, according to ABC7.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Local blackout restrictions for Marlins would be eliminated in that scenario.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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DeFoor was set to appear in federal court later Tuesday on federal charges of damaging government property, engaging in physical violence against any person or property in a restricted building or grounds, and assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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DeFoor also faces federal charges of damaging government property, engaging in physical violence against any person or property in a restricted building or grounds, and assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For athletes, the C1 solves a frustrating, age-old problem.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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The reality is that traditional investigative journalism is a frequently boring and frustrating endeavor that takes a lot of time, money, and patience.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Those limitations cost them more than Kornet, with Kristaps Porziņģis (traded to the Atlanta Hawks) and Al Horford (signed with the Golden State Warriors) also lost during the offseason.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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While the limitations imposed by the ACA cannot be undone by executive order, Congress has the power to repeal them.—
Justin Leventhal,
Boston Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Salah was convicted in April on one count of planting the hoax bomb and another count of obstructing the free exercise of religion.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan is facing federal charges for allegedly obstructing agents trying to arrest an undocumented immigrant.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This produces a firm, inorganic-rich SEI that curbs excessive electrolyte loss and uncontrolled SEI thickening.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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The goal is cohesion, and using materials, shapes, and plant groupings that feel intentional—from the curb all the way to the front door.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Hampering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hampering. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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