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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
Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Some lawmakers think the staff reductions are hampering farmers’ ability to access programs.
—Patricia Kime, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
A number of airlines have halted flights to Dubai, hampering travel and freight transport.
—News Desk, Artforum, 19 Mar. 2026
Interference from Starlink and other satellites has already become frustratingly routine for astronomers, hampering science as celestial objects are obscured, and the problem is only going to get worse.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
Other than hampering hurricane and tropical storm formation, El Niño should not affect South Florida weather this summer, said Hadi.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
But then the team lost Kevin Fiala for the rest of the season to a fractured leg in the Olympic tournament and saw winger Andrei Kuzmenko undergo surgery last week to repair torn meniscus in his right knee, hampering an offense that ranks 28th in the 32-team league in goals.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Public frustration over the district’s academic performance reached a boiling point in August 2024, when Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker spoke at a school board meeting, saying the district’s poor performance was hampering students’ opportunities after high school.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
Having to rely on an inexperienced and frequently changed centre-back trio is hampering their chances of pushing up the Premier League table, and could yet damage their progression in the Conference League.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
The council chambers have only one entrance, hampering security and accessibility needs, and the council desk itself is not ADA-compliant.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Some lawmakers think the staff reductions are hampering farmers’ ability to access programs.
—Patricia Kime, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
A number of airlines have halted flights to Dubai, hampering travel and freight transport.
—News Desk, Artforum, 19 Mar. 2026
Interference from Starlink and other satellites has already become frustratingly routine for astronomers, hampering science as celestial objects are obscured, and the problem is only going to get worse.
—Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
Other than hampering hurricane and tropical storm formation, El Niño should not affect South Florida weather this summer, said Hadi.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
But then the team lost Kevin Fiala for the rest of the season to a fractured leg in the Olympic tournament and saw winger Andrei Kuzmenko undergo surgery last week to repair torn meniscus in his right knee, hampering an offense that ranks 28th in the 32-team league in goals.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Public frustration over the district’s academic performance reached a boiling point in August 2024, when Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker spoke at a school board meeting, saying the district’s poor performance was hampering students’ opportunities after high school.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 4 Mar. 2026
Having to rely on an inexperienced and frequently changed centre-back trio is hampering their chances of pushing up the Premier League table, and could yet damage their progression in the Conference League.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hampering
Adjective
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The winner was the player who avoided being blocked the longest — a blocking game, a category of strategy game where the objective centers on restricting your opponent’s movement.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There is a limit of one per customer.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Those include two counts of campaign contribution restriction/expenditure limits over donations to Beshear's reelection campaign, along with two counts of campaign contribution restriction/expenditure limits over donations to the Kentucky Democratic Party.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In 2026, an injury struck him, hindering his chances of potentially winning events.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The proposal reflects broader concerns Republicans have about regulation and permitting hindering economic development, as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) explained during a speech at the Hill and Valley Forum on Wednesday.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Alarmed civic officials across the West have already begun ordering restrictions on watering lawns, cleaning cars and even whether restaurant patrons get served glasses of water.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Regional restrictions may apply.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Looking at downtown as a whole, the new building owners aren’t naive to obstacles impeding a recovery, with the Campus at Horton and Research and Development District (RaDD) properties viewed as the biggest drag on the market.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Our soft sides could be impeding what must be done today.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Instead of posing questions about geography or world affairs, the test asked him to tackle hypothetical situations, from the frustrating to the dangerous.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Travelers said the long lines have been frustrating and are looking forward to TSA officers getting paid again.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There were some limitations to the surveillance, the agency acknowledged.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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When Ichimoku works best—and its limitations Ichimoku tends to work best in trending markets.—
Karl Montevirgen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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She is now being charged with child endangerment and obstructing the legal process.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Gutierrez was ultimately convicted in Kane County court for that offense, and for having tinted windows and obstructing a police officer, according to court records.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Hampering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hampering. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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