as in impedes
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 hinders
In San Francisco, the city is modernizing its systems to ensure that, in the event of a disaster, nothing hinders the ability to communicate, coordinate, and respond.
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Max Darrow, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Exercise also reduces chronic inflammation in the brain, which hinders its ability to repair itself, Oye-Somefun said.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
In the northeastern state of Alagoas, some prisoners were handed a Kindle with 300 literary works on them, whereas other, more conservative states have heavy bureaucracy which hinders access, Dias said.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
The instruments used to make antimatter create interference that hinders its study.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Traveling back across the ocean also hinders preparation for the following week.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Trump urged Democrats to reopen DHS because the partial shutdown hinders the government’s ability to combat terrorists.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
Afterward, Denver7 heard from Douglas County residents, including a Parker woman who feels the move hinders productive conversations around local issues and is merely a way for the commissioners to dodge criticism and accountability.
—Thedenverchannel.com, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023, which hinders his ability to communicate.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Max Darrow, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Exercise also reduces chronic inflammation in the brain, which hinders its ability to repair itself, Oye-Somefun said.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
In the northeastern state of Alagoas, some prisoners were handed a Kindle with 300 literary works on them, whereas other, more conservative states have heavy bureaucracy which hinders access, Dias said.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
The instruments used to make antimatter create interference that hinders its study.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Traveling back across the ocean also hinders preparation for the following week.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Trump urged Democrats to reopen DHS because the partial shutdown hinders the government’s ability to combat terrorists.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
Afterward, Denver7 heard from Douglas County residents, including a Parker woman who feels the move hinders productive conversations around local issues and is merely a way for the commissioners to dodge criticism and accountability.
—Thedenverchannel.com, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023, which hinders his ability to communicate.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinders
Verb
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Let go of whatever impedes your growth.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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The weir prohibits the flow of saltwater into the lagoon and impedes the draining of sediment from the lagoon into the ocean.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That burden, along with the conventions of the true-crime genre, not to mention that of theater in service of a political point, sometimes hampers the interpretive space of the actors and the creative team, who have to spend a lot of their time getting the facts and the history across.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Now the technology embarrasses an umpire even more than a player could, and what’s the recourse?—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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But the stunt goes south as Wooley turns out to be an unabashed bigot who embarrasses the show and gets scolded by the host.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Hinders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinders. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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