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Recent Examples of hindered
Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Undeterred, the siblings set off on a perilous journey, helped and hindered by both natural and supernatural elements along the way.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Attacks in the region by the Allied Democratic Forces, a rebel group allied with the Islamic State group, and a coalition of ethnic militias have also hindered the response.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
Attacks in the region by the Allied Democratic Forces, a rebel group allied with the militant organization Islamic State, and a coalition of ethnic militias have also hindered the response.
—Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Attacks in Ituri by the Allied Democratic Forces, a rebel group allied with the Islamic State group, and a coalition of ethnic militias have also hindered the response.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
My uncontrollable emotions and my identity crisis also hindered me from being able to enjoy the time with my kids.
—Simone Sauter, Parents, 30 May 2026
Peterson, in an interview with ESPN in April, blamed creatine for the cramping issues that hindered him all season.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
No creativity Tottenham’s absence of a natural ball progressor in midfield hindered their capabilities in attack.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Verb
The search may be hindered by thunderstorms moving through the area Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday night.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
Undeterred, the siblings set off on a perilous journey, helped and hindered by both natural and supernatural elements along the way.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Attacks in the region by the Allied Democratic Forces, a rebel group allied with the Islamic State group, and a coalition of ethnic militias have also hindered the response.
—ABC News, 31 May 2026
Attacks in the region by the Allied Democratic Forces, a rebel group allied with the militant organization Islamic State, and a coalition of ethnic militias have also hindered the response.
—Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Attacks in Ituri by the Allied Democratic Forces, a rebel group allied with the Islamic State group, and a coalition of ethnic militias have also hindered the response.
—CBS News, 31 May 2026
My uncontrollable emotions and my identity crisis also hindered me from being able to enjoy the time with my kids.
—Simone Sauter, Parents, 30 May 2026
Peterson, in an interview with ESPN in April, blamed creatine for the cramping issues that hindered him all season.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
No creativity Tottenham’s absence of a natural ball progressor in midfield hindered their capabilities in attack.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hindered
Verb
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But like Hulst, he was also hampered by injuries.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Clark is finally at full strength again after, hampered by a groin injury, played in only 13 games a year ago.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Aid workers have also told CNN that the dismantling of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and US funding cuts carried out prior to the outbreak have impeded the response.—
Erikas Mwisi,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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In a twist that feels somewhere between Misery and Triangle of Sadness, it's revealed that Linda has not only hidden the true nature of the island from Bradley, but has intentionally impeded them from getting help.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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StubHub should have disclosed the obstructed view upfront.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Depending on your vantage point, the band was often semi-obstructed or blocked from view.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Some fans weighed in on his outfit choice on social media, sparking conversations about if the actor might have embarrassed his wife.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
27 May 2026
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The Sixers were embarrassed by the Knicks 144-114 in Game 4 in front of a New York-heavy crowd in South Philadelphia.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Three other vehicles with human drivers then appeared to illegally pass the stopped bus.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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The truck crossed into the eastbound lane and crashed into the stopped Kia, striking the three pedestrians, CHP said.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Feb. 2026
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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“Hindered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindered. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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