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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 hindering
Wcco Staff, CBS News, 9 May 2026
The state law DeSantis signed last summer bars local governments from enforcing regulations hindering the construction or operation of a presidential library, as defined by the federal Presidential Libraries Act.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Columbia Business School professor Gernot Wagner said more Americans will ultimately adopt EVs despite the roadblocks that are hindering ownership.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 3 May 2026
Most hypersonic missiles can perform evasive maneuvers while in flight, hindering detection and interception, unlike regular missiles.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Patent expansions harm the developing world by giving select corporations control over the distribution of medicines and diagnostic methods and by hindering business processes through software protections.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Maybe family expectations, living arrangements or the past are suddenly hindering your growth.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Moving forward, lawmakers should identify aspects of recent reforms that are hindering their intended purpose of increasing housing, while continuing to advance land-use liberalization across the state.
—Eliza Terziev, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Through the fall and winter, as the Justice Department demanded that states turn over confidential voter roll information, Team America worked to solve problems hindering the use of digital tools to comb the lists for noncitizens who had illegally registered to vote.
—Doug Bock Clark, ProPublica, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
Officials say that bright sunlight hindering the driver's vision could be a possible contributing factor.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 9 May 2026
The state law DeSantis signed last summer bars local governments from enforcing regulations hindering the construction or operation of a presidential library, as defined by the federal Presidential Libraries Act.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Columbia Business School professor Gernot Wagner said more Americans will ultimately adopt EVs despite the roadblocks that are hindering ownership.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 3 May 2026
Most hypersonic missiles can perform evasive maneuvers while in flight, hindering detection and interception, unlike regular missiles.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Patent expansions harm the developing world by giving select corporations control over the distribution of medicines and diagnostic methods and by hindering business processes through software protections.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
Maybe family expectations, living arrangements or the past are suddenly hindering your growth.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Moving forward, lawmakers should identify aspects of recent reforms that are hindering their intended purpose of increasing housing, while continuing to advance land-use liberalization across the state.
—Eliza Terziev, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Through the fall and winter, as the Justice Department demanded that states turn over confidential voter roll information, Team America worked to solve problems hindering the use of digital tools to comb the lists for noncitizens who had illegally registered to vote.
—Doug Bock Clark, ProPublica, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hindering
Adjective
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The winner was the player who avoided being blocked the longest — a blocking game, a category of strategy game where the objective centers on restricting your opponent’s movement.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Snakes become entangled in the traps, hampering movement.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
18 May 2026
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Further hampering communication is the high level of turnover in the top ranks of BSO personnel who work at the airport.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
Verb
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At only 32 inches wide and just over a foot deep, this chest of drawers provides ample storage space without impeding a walkway or taking over your small bedroom.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 May 2026
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The insurance industry has pushed back, arguing the bill would ultimately make coverage less affordable by impeding accurate pricing.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Few things are more frustrating than a disruptive night’s sleep.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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This scenario deprives producers, sales agents, and distributors of global monetization opportunities across all types of films, while frustrating audiences who discover these titles but can’t watch them.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Former court clerk pleads guilty Hill pleaded guilty to perjury, obstructing justice and misconduct in office and was sentenced to three years' probation and 100 hours of community service.—
Marlene Lenthang,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Republican voters will choose between challenger Holly Cook and incumbent Ryan Davidson for the Ada County Commission District 1 seat in Tuesday’s primary, with both candidates carrying significant legal histories ranging from bankruptcy to contempt of court to resisting or obstructing officers.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
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Lutnick's voluntary closed-door interview comes amid a monthslong procession of powerful people summoned before the committee, many of whom have been subjected to embarrassing revelations in the more than 3 million pages of records known as the Epstein files.—
Graham Kates,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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The Game 4 defeat – the no-silver-lining, embarrassing 6-1 loss – left a particularly rancid taste in everyone’s mouth.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Hindering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindering. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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