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
Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Nurse Chapel concludes that sleep, friends, and romantic entanglements have been hampering her productivity.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025
In addition to hampering the states’ climate goals, losing out on all that renewable power could drive up electricity prices throughout the region, Democratic officials say.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
The attacks have made Ukraine an almost impossible shoot location for international projects, which is hampering 1+1’s desire to make co-productions with neighbors to the west.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Weather conditions continue hampering firefighting operations, with low humidity levels and increasing afternoon winds expected.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Japanese officials see it as a sign of Lee placing great importance on relations between the two neighbors whose ties have repeatedly been disrupted by historical disputes, hampering their trilateral coordination with Washington.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2025
In Haiti, record levels of gang violence are hampering our ability to reach people in urgent need.
—Cindy McCain, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
Public school boards statewide have been among the most vocal opponents of vouchers, citing concerns about hampering funding, enrollment and other resources for public schools.
—Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
Since Ruben Amorim’s arrival at Manchester United 10 months ago, the team’s struggles to score goals have been hampering them.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Nurse Chapel concludes that sleep, friends, and romantic entanglements have been hampering her productivity.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025
In addition to hampering the states’ climate goals, losing out on all that renewable power could drive up electricity prices throughout the region, Democratic officials say.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
The attacks have made Ukraine an almost impossible shoot location for international projects, which is hampering 1+1’s desire to make co-productions with neighbors to the west.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Weather conditions continue hampering firefighting operations, with low humidity levels and increasing afternoon winds expected.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Japanese officials see it as a sign of Lee placing great importance on relations between the two neighbors whose ties have repeatedly been disrupted by historical disputes, hampering their trilateral coordination with Washington.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2025
In Haiti, record levels of gang violence are hampering our ability to reach people in urgent need.
—Cindy McCain, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
Public school boards statewide have been among the most vocal opponents of vouchers, citing concerns about hampering funding, enrollment and other resources for public schools.
—Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hampering
Verb
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The senior Lebanese official warned that continued Israeli strikes on Lebanon are hindering government efforts to disarm the group.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Armstrong was on probation for a case in Georgia involving charges of first-degree cruelty to children, false imprisonment, simple battery and obstructing or hindering of law enforcement, records show.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Popular visa categories often reach their annual limit well before the fiscal year ends, particularly for applicants from countries with high demand.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The legislation will limit repayment options and cap borrowing limits for graduate students, including eliminating Graduate PLUS loans, forcing more students to apply for private loans or reconsider their education options.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dunn was charged with one count of assaulting, resisting or impeding certain officers and employees of the United States, the criminal complaint said.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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But that kind of government involvement carries any number of risks, like impeding overall economic growth or making US companies less competitive around the world.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Miami has a lot to prove, and Hill is expected to return to form after a frustrating season if the Dolphins were to make a push for the playoffs.—
Hunter Mulholland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Some days are easier than others, and some are frustrating, but being steady makes a difference.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Medication access, restrictions If signed into law by Abbott, Texas would join a handful of other states that allow the over-the-counter sale of ivermectin.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Regional restrictions may apply.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Armstrong was on probation for a case in Georgia involving charges of first-degree cruelty to children, false imprisonment, simple battery and obstructing or hindering of law enforcement, records show.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Burning Man organizers stressed the importance of not obstructing the investigation.—
Stepheny Price , Julia Bonavita , Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Within that report, the limitations of the analysis need to be acknowledged.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Tactics will remain flexible to adapt to changing fire behavior, terrain limitations, and resource availability.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If that wasn’t embarrassing enough, then came an ugly post-game brawl that has gone viral on social media all over the world.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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Taking just the bare stats into consideration, Rooney's managerial career has been defined by a horrendously low win rate, but that is in addition to a spate of embarrassing off-field antics.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Hampering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hampering. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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