as in hinders
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 hampers
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The blackout means that those without access to Starlink or other ways to communicate have been cut off from communicating with the outside world, which also hampers the ability of Iranians to mobilize against the ruling regime.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
The complaint argues that Harvard’s failure to provide records violates a material term of its federal financial assistance and hampers the government’s ability to complete its review.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The blackout means that those without access to Starlink or other ways to communicate have been cut off from communicating with the outside world, which also hampers the ability of Iranians to mobilize against the ruling regime.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
The complaint argues that Harvard’s failure to provide records violates a material term of its federal financial assistance and hampers the government’s ability to complete its review.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hampers
Verb
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Exercise also reduces chronic inflammation in the brain, which hinders its ability to repair itself, Oye-Somefun said.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
8 Apr. 2026
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In the northeastern state of Alagoas, some prisoners were handed a Kindle with 300 literary works on them, whereas other, more conservative states have heavy bureaucracy which hinders access, Dias said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Let go of whatever impedes your growth.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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The weir prohibits the flow of saltwater into the lagoon and impedes the draining of sediment from the lagoon into the ocean.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Mpoyi’s first two baskets came on putbacks under the basket and teammate Nicholas Giarrusso scored on a putback to close out the first quarter.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The opportunities for science abound, such as the spectacular sight of a solar eclipse when the moon fully obstructs the sun from view.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That’s an increase of $10 on each of the first two bags and $50 on the third.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Some appeared to be carrying remains in evidence bags before leaving around noon.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Now the technology embarrasses an umpire even more than a player could, and what’s the recourse?—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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But the stunt goes south as Wooley turns out to be an unabashed bigot who embarrasses the show and gets scolded by the host.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While Proctor was a big fish in a smaller pond, his 16 career sacks and 26 total tackles for loss were impressive marks for an interior lineman.—
Mike Kaye
April 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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For Uche, the next step is turning these wins into sacks.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Warming permanently handicaps the watershed, shrinking the payoff from wet years.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The San Diego Padres have a lot of money tied up in their star position players, which handicaps them in free agency.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Nov. 2025
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“Hampers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hampers. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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