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
Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Can what’s hindering the Chargers’ defense be fixed in only a matter of days?
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 20 Oct. 2025
Norris struggled to repass Leclerc for second, after the Ferrari had muscled by with the extra grip afforded by his soft tires at the start, with Leclerc’s stout defending then hindering their chase of Verstappen.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
As military spending crowds out productive investments, hindering growth and innovation, Russia continues to rapidly exhaust its reserves, with only about $50 billion in liquid assets left, and the budget runs a 2% GDP deficit.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
Mounting debt has been hindering savings for many Americans.
—Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
My toxic relationship with alcohol left me stagnant with closed eyes, hindering my growth and my healing.
—Essence, 8 Oct. 2025
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
Adjective
Relieve Compaction Excessive traffic on a lawn causes the soil particles in the turf’s root zone to press more closely together, hindering access to water, nutrients, and oxygen.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
Can what’s hindering the Chargers’ defense be fixed in only a matter of days?
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 20 Oct. 2025
Norris struggled to repass Leclerc for second, after the Ferrari had muscled by with the extra grip afforded by his soft tires at the start, with Leclerc’s stout defending then hindering their chase of Verstappen.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
As military spending crowds out productive investments, hindering growth and innovation, Russia continues to rapidly exhaust its reserves, with only about $50 billion in liquid assets left, and the budget runs a 2% GDP deficit.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
Mounting debt has been hindering savings for many Americans.
—Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
My toxic relationship with alcohol left me stagnant with closed eyes, hindering my growth and my healing.
—Essence, 8 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hindering
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With injuries and inconsistency hampering the wide receiver corps, the Commanders are set to host former Tennessee Titans first-round draft pick Treylon Burks.—
Josh Buckhalter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Tricia McLaughlin, an assistant secretary with the Department of Homeland Security, claimed that the demonstrators were preventing an ICE vehicle from leaving the federal facility and hampering operations.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Martinez was charged in federal court with forcibly assaulting, impeding, and interfering with a federal law enforcement officer.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Martinez has been indicted by a grand jury and has pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against her, including assaulting, resisting, and impeding officers.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For one Reddit user, navigating recovery on crutches became even more frustrating when her fiancé repeatedly left her car without gas.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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That was the momentum swing that cost the Saints most significantly in a frustrating road loss.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Brockman was released without charges – either for obstructing justice or assault – after about seven hours of detention, according to her attorneys.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Department of Justice has encouraged agents to arrest anyone interfering with immigration operations, twice ordering law enforcement to prioritize cases of those suspected of obstructing, interfering with or assaulting immigration officials.—
Nicole Foy,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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For French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, the heist spotlights embarrassing security failings at one of France’s most venerable institutions.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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The New York Mets fell short of the postseason in embarrassing fashion last season, so this offseason is going to be more important than ever.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Hindering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindering. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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