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,
23 June 2026
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
This is important because Toph is blind, but that in no way hampers her ability to earth bend.
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Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
6 June 2026
The fractured geo-political landscape also hampers efforts to forge international conservation agreements, even though some big successes like the High Seas Treaty have moved forward.
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Justin Worland,
Time,
28 May 2026
Verb
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
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Kansas City Star Weather Bot,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
—
Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
This is important because Toph is blind, but that in no way hampers her ability to earth bend.
—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
6 June 2026
The fractured geo-political landscape also hampers efforts to forge international conservation agreements, even though some big successes like the High Seas Treaty have moved forward.
—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hampers
Verb
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This is due, in large part, to expectations of a strong El Niño, which traditionally hinders storm development.
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Our systems are overly complex, spanning hundreds of dependencies, which hinders our ability to move fast.
Noun
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The set includes two medium baskets and one larger basket, giving you plenty of styling options throughout the house.
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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.
Verb
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While the technology assists in officiating and enhances live broadcasts, those sensors can also add uneven mass distribution that impedes a ball's movement in the air.
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When wealth impedes authenticity, the consequences can extend well into economic, cultural, and civic spheres.
Noun
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The pop-up shops are also offering giveaways like tickets and prize packs, VIP bags, event shirts, and other prizes.
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The canonical examples are handmade luxury items like Hermès bags.
Verb
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
Noun
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Ebukam, who had 9 ½ sacks in 2023 with the Indianapolis Colts, has flashed this summer and saw reps with the first-team defense in minicamp.
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The former All-Pro defensive end set 49ers team records for most sacks by a rookie (14 in 2011) and most sacks in a single season (19 1/2 in 2012), but off-field troubles, including multiple DUI arrests, derailed his career.
Verb
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Graft inquiry embarrasses Zelensky Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office said in a Telegram announcement that the investigation into Yermak is ongoing.
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Now the technology embarrasses an umpire even more than a player could, and what’s the recourse?
Noun
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An Irvine dog trainer who operated Happy K9 Academy was convicted of killing 11 dogs by keeping them in small crates in a hot van and lying to the pets’ owners about the deaths, authorities said.
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Though crates, boxes and moving vans will not be present, the first day of July is like moving day in college football.
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“Hampers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hampers. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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