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
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 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
By resolving the payment and trust issues that have long hindered global coordination, crypto can unlock the datasets that AI desperately needs to continue advancing.
—Forbes.com, 7 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
Trump officials said the prosecution was politically motivated and hindered Adams from aiding in the administration's immigration enforcement plans.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
This lack of transparency hindered our ability to fully present our case.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2025
For all its modern flourishes, Delta is hindered by slavishly adhering to the core gameplay of its 2004 progenitor.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
Texas Republicans’ efforts to redraw the state’s congressional districts in the middle of the decade were hindered when dozens of quorum-breaking Democratic House members left the state.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Trump criticized Powell for raising rates during his first term, arguing that such actions hindered economic growth.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 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
By resolving the payment and trust issues that have long hindered global coordination, crypto can unlock the datasets that AI desperately needs to continue advancing.
—Forbes.com, 7 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
Trump officials said the prosecution was politically motivated and hindered Adams from aiding in the administration's immigration enforcement plans.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
This lack of transparency hindered our ability to fully present our case.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2025
For all its modern flourishes, Delta is hindered by slavishly adhering to the core gameplay of its 2004 progenitor.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2025
Texas Republicans’ efforts to redraw the state’s congressional districts in the middle of the decade were hindered when dozens of quorum-breaking Democratic House members left the state.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hindered
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The investigation has been hampered by peculiar challenges, though, perhaps none greater than the fact that the entire city in which the crime occurred has vanished.—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
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Dry conditions have hampered quail reproduction across parts of Arizona, leading to concerns about future populations.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, debris removal took place, including significant debris that impeded roadways and public spaces, and damage occurred to water control facilities, utilities and parks and recreation facilities.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The rare move highlighted the administration's combative stance toward jurists who impeded its immigration policies.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Lottery seats may be partially obstructed.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ogles launched a congressional probe into O’Connell, claiming his administration obstructed ICE operations.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After the Detroit Tigers embarrassed them in two games, outscoring them 23-3 earlier this week, the Yankees have won the first two games of their series against the Boston Red Sox.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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We wouldn’t be embarrassed by it, nor would the audience.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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.—
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
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