as in rear
being at or in the part of something opposite the front part
the animal's case of mange was especially bad in its hinder parts
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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
Adriana S. Miranda-Pratts, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2025
An ace at times and a Cy Young finalist in 2017, Severino’s tenure with the Yankees was hindered by injuries.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
Perversely, while the Keeling Curve has attained iconic global importance, this actually can hinder, rather than help the funding situation.
—Eric Morgan, Wired News, 10 May 2025
The worker’s team, which travels to reach vulnerable communities, helps with food distribution and provides psychosocial support, has been hindered since Libya ordered aid agencies to suspend operations.
—Renata Brito, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
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But legislation to promote TOD has faltered and been hindered by restrictive zoning rules and local resistance.
—Adriana S. Miranda-Pratts, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2025
An ace at times and a Cy Young finalist in 2017, Severino’s tenure with the Yankees was hindered by injuries.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
Perversely, while the Keeling Curve has attained iconic global importance, this actually can hinder, rather than help the funding situation.
—Eric Morgan, Wired News, 10 May 2025
The worker’s team, which travels to reach vulnerable communities, helps with food distribution and provides psychosocial support, has been hindered since Libya ordered aid agencies to suspend operations.
—Renata Brito, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
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Adjective
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Porto found traces of DNA from three people, including O'Keefe, on the outside of Read’s right rear taillight and on multiple pieces of O’Keefe’s clothing.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The man was not injured, though troopers found multiple bullet holes in his vehicle, which shattered the rear windshield.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2025
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On April 16, the Department of Homeland Security threatened to impede Harvard’s ability to enroll students from abroad – an unprecedented move that would devastate the campus if the White House moved forward with it.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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In Wednesday’s ruling, Gonzalez Rogers said Apple is immediately barred from impeding developers’ ability to communicate with users, and the company must not levy its new commission on off-app purchases.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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One of the first Georgians to enroll in the program in 2023, Seaborn had written a letter thanking his insurance provider for covering a procedure for his back pain.—
Margaret Coker,
ProPublica,
14 May 2025
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Prosecutors say Dugan escorted Eduardo Flores-Ruiz and his lawyer out of her courtroom through a back jury door on April 18 after learning that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were in the courthouse seeking his arrest.—
Todd Richmond,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 May 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
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Additionally, Iman accused the Gonna Love Me singer of taking their kids out of school for no reason and willfully obstructing and interfering with his right to pick up the their kids on April 17.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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Johnson’s predecessor, Larry Robinson, resigned last year amid fallout from a fake $237 million donation scandal that embarrassed the school on the national stage.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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What’s made the 18th so fun this week is its ability — even for just a second — to embarrass the best golfers on the planet.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2025
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“Hinder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinder. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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