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
Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Armstrong was on probation for a case in Georgia involving charges of first-degree cruelty to children, false imprisonment, simple battery and obstructing or hindering of law enforcement, records show.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
At the same time, the industry remains highly fragmented, with siloed teams and disconnected systems hindering agility and efficiency across the value chain.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
William Nelson faces charges of hindering prosecution of a felony and tampering with evidence.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Similarly, within data analytics, cloud platforms again emerged as the most significant skills shortage, hindering employers from tapping into high-skilled talent and reducing innovation.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
And this military occupation is hindering that.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 30 Aug. 2025
Hayes, 22, was charged with an additional count of hindering prosecution.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
That ailment is still hindering Hill, who hasn’t participated in a practice since, and the veteran speedster surely won’t be out there for the final exhibition before the regular season.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The senior Lebanese official warned that continued Israeli strikes on Lebanon are hindering government efforts to disarm the group.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Armstrong was on probation for a case in Georgia involving charges of first-degree cruelty to children, false imprisonment, simple battery and obstructing or hindering of law enforcement, records show.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
At the same time, the industry remains highly fragmented, with siloed teams and disconnected systems hindering agility and efficiency across the value chain.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
William Nelson faces charges of hindering prosecution of a felony and tampering with evidence.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
Similarly, within data analytics, cloud platforms again emerged as the most significant skills shortage, hindering employers from tapping into high-skilled talent and reducing innovation.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
And this military occupation is hindering that.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 30 Aug. 2025
Hayes, 22, was charged with an additional count of hindering prosecution.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2025
That ailment is still hindering Hill, who hasn’t participated in a practice since, and the veteran speedster surely won’t be out there for the final exhibition before the regular season.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hindering
Verb
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With few credible projects elsewhere, and with legal and political battles still hampering California, the outlook isn’t good.—
Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Since Ruben Amorim’s arrival at Manchester United 10 months ago, the team’s struggles to score goals have been hampering them.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Former Klamath Tribes Chairman Jeff Mitchell, a longtime advocate for dam removal, told The Arizona Republic in 2024 that his tribe had suffered from the dams impeding salmon migration years before the downriver tribes.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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But that kind of government involvement carries any number of risks, like impeding overall economic growth or making US companies less competitive around the world.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Her list continues with small but frustrating oversights.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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But an early lead slipped away by halftime — and eventually turned into a frustrating 2-1 loss for Sporting at Children’s Mercy Park.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Armstrong was on probation for a case in Georgia involving charges of first-degree cruelty to children, false imprisonment, simple battery and obstructing or hindering of law enforcement, records show.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Burning Man organizers stressed the importance of not obstructing the investigation.—
Stepheny Price , Julia Bonavita , Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The mother, being a mother, finds fault and has embarrassing politics.—
Nathaniel Moore
September 10,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
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On top of that already embarrassing history, Ravens longtime head coach John Harbaugh has made some unfortunate NFL history of his own.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Hindering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindering. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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