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as in hampered
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 hindered
Alexa St. John,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Regulatory barriers have also hindered climate-friendly projects.
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Alexa St. John,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Just as foolishly, Britain has severely hindered production of its North Sea oil and has refused to embrace fracking.
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Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The pilot told investigators that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane prior to the crash that would have hindered normal operation.
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Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
Wilson was also hindered by personal failings.
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Jesse Wegman,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
Injuries have hindered Trout for much of this decade.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
This low position is likely hindered by a reliance on offensive statistics that puts less value on Brind’Amour’s defensive abilities.
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James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
McKenzie, who is home-schooled, transferred from Orange City University to Lake Mary in the fall of 2025 to play football before a knee injury last summer hindered that plan.
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Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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Regulatory barriers have also hindered climate-friendly projects.
—
Alexa St. John,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Regulatory barriers have also hindered climate-friendly projects.
—
Alexa St. John,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Just as foolishly, Britain has severely hindered production of its North Sea oil and has refused to embrace fracking.
—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The pilot told investigators that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane prior to the crash that would have hindered normal operation.
—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
Wilson was also hindered by personal failings.
—
Jesse Wegman,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
Injuries have hindered Trout for much of this decade.
—
ABC News,
18 June 2026
This low position is likely hindered by a reliance on offensive statistics that puts less value on Brind’Amour’s defensive abilities.
—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
McKenzie, who is home-schooled, transferred from Orange City University to Lake Mary in the fall of 2025 to play football before a knee injury last summer hindered that plan.
—
Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hindered
Adjective
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Just beware that some of the seats might have an obstructed view.
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StubHub should have disclosed the obstructed view upfront.
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Slowing the virus’ spread has been hampered by the fact that there is no known treatment or vaccine for the new Bundibugyo strain.
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Peterson was considered by many the top prospect in this year’s class, but his stock was hampered by injury issues during his lone season at Kansas.
Adjective
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Three other vehicles with human drivers then appeared to illegally pass the stopped bus.
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The truck crossed into the eastbound lane and crashed into the stopped Kia, striking the three pedestrians, CHP said.
Verb
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Supporters had campaigned for Merlin to be allowed into the Azteca to witness Mexico’s final group game — but the dabbler found his free passage impeded on Wednesday evening by FIFA regulations.
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The Sugar Act directly impeded colonial drinking, as molasses is a key ingredient in rum.
Adjective
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Over the ensuing decades—and fully informed of the substantial executive power exercised by the Commission—the Supreme Court has repeatedly and expressly left Humphrey's Executor in place, and so precluded Presidents from removing Commissioners at will.
Verb
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The Chicago White Sox, a team many left for dead at the start of the year, embarrassed the Kansas City Royals Friday night, 22-1.
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The case has generated intense international attention because of Hoiby's connection to the royal family, who have been embarrassed by it.
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“Hindered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindered. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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