as in hampering
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
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
She has been arrested on a felony charge of hindering the apprehension of a criminal, the Reynolds Police Deprtment said on its Facebook page.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Some educators worry that technology is hindering social-emotional learning.
—Ekaterina Muravevskaia, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Warrants are now being sought for Price for hindering the apprehension of a criminal, the department said.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
Taxing the highest inheritances does the same redistributive job as capital taxation but without hindering innovation.
—Renaud Foucart, Time, 28 Sep. 2025
The government has started to make some progress on upgrading its systems, but decades of siloing and bureaucratic processes have created entrenched lags that are hindering innovation.
—Michael C. Horowitz, Foreign Affairs, 26 Sep. 2025
Officials from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office also arrested Marlana Strausbaugh and William Strausbaugh, who now both face charges of hindering prosecution or apprehension and complicity in aiding escape.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
Salmo now faces a slate of charges, including second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct, riot, and obstructing and hindering a police officer.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Additionally, eco-design requirements will improve material recyclability and stimulate demand for recycled content; the lack of such is hindering the sector’s development, the organization said.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
She has been arrested on a felony charge of hindering the apprehension of a criminal, the Reynolds Police Deprtment said on its Facebook page.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Some educators worry that technology is hindering social-emotional learning.
—Ekaterina Muravevskaia, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Warrants are now being sought for Price for hindering the apprehension of a criminal, the department said.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
Taxing the highest inheritances does the same redistributive job as capital taxation but without hindering innovation.
—Renaud Foucart, Time, 28 Sep. 2025
The government has started to make some progress on upgrading its systems, but decades of siloing and bureaucratic processes have created entrenched lags that are hindering innovation.
—Michael C. Horowitz, Foreign Affairs, 26 Sep. 2025
Officials from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office also arrested Marlana Strausbaugh and William Strausbaugh, who now both face charges of hindering prosecution or apprehension and complicity in aiding escape.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
Salmo now faces a slate of charges, including second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct, riot, and obstructing and hindering a police officer.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hindering
Verb
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Higher tariff costs are hampering Nike's efforts to turn around its business.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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The rains brought the state capital to a standstill, seriously hampering preparations for the upcoming Durga Puja — the biggest annual festival of Hindus in West Bengal state.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Turmail pointed to the Brent Spence Bridge’s paralyzed development as a prime example of regulations, including permitting requirements, impeding progress.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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According to my company's 2025 IT Trends Report, 44% of IT professionals cite a lack of real-time visibility into network connectivity as a primary factor impeding their productivity.—
Douglas Murray,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Odegaard’s recent medial collateral ligament injury to his left knee will be doubly frustrating as a result, with that pair now missing opportunities to build more chemistry.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Label your bulbs now to avoid frustrating mix-ups later.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Griffith and CityBeat reporter Madeline Fening are facing charges, including disorderly conduct, failure to disperse, obstructing a highway and obstructing an emergency responder.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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On Thursday, former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on felony charges of making a false statement to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That behavior is embarrassing anywhere, and goes against all of golf etiquette.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
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That wasn't Carey's first time embarrassing her children.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Hindering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindering. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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