as in to impede
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
was not hindered by a lack of money because she could use what food she had on hand
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Recent Examples of hinder
Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
In Wind River, the investigation into Natalie's death is hindered by a troubling legal gap.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
Turnovers and missed opportunities in the red zone hindered their scoring efforts.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
The breakthrough also enables a battery lifespan of over 300,000 km (186,411 miles) and effectively solves a critical safety and performance issue that has long hindered the advancement of next-generation EV batteries.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Admitting limitations will not typically hinder success; hubris, on the other hand, almost always will.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2025
In Wind River, the investigation into Natalie's death is hindered by a troubling legal gap.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
Turnovers and missed opportunities in the red zone hindered their scoring efforts.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
The breakthrough also enables a battery lifespan of over 300,000 km (186,411 miles) and effectively solves a critical safety and performance issue that has long hindered the advancement of next-generation EV batteries.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinder
Verb
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Miami goalkeeper Oscar Ustari was issued a red card in the 38th minute for impeding Charlotte’s Wilfried Zaha in the box.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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The university has also cracked down on chalking on campus sidewalks, which critics say impedes the free speech rights of students.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Styling-wise, the rear fender has been tweaked, with the 16-inch wheels now getting a sweet two-tone treatment on CST cruiser tires.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Sep. 2025
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In 1958, a much larger rear window gave view to impatient motorists arears, and carried through to the end of production.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And the new administration may be further hampering those plans.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Royals are waiting for his back spasms to subside before getting him back into game action.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Enter through the hotel, or a back entrance in the alley.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ultimately, North was found guilty of destroying official documents, accepting a home security system as a gift and obstructing Congress in 1989.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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With the sandboxing proposal, companies could identify regulations that are obstructing their efforts, and ask for a waiver.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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We wouldn’t be embarrassed by it, nor would the audience.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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What People Are Saying Maritime analysts have weighed in on the nature reserve declaration, with some linking it to the August 11 collision that embarrassed Beijing.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Hinder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinder. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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