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
Vast terrain hinders search The immediate area in Stewart County where the search is currently contained is covered with big trees and steep hills, as well as snakes and ticks, according to the sheriff.
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Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
The anti-caking coating that prevents cheese from sticking together also hinders cheese from blending or melting into other foods with ease.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Conversely, destructive energy hinders performance, breeds resentment, and stifles innovation.
—Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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
Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
The anti-caking coating that prevents cheese from sticking together also hinders cheese from blending or melting into other foods with ease.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Conversely, destructive energy hinders performance, breeds resentment, and stifles innovation.
—Rebecca Ahmed, Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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
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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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 May 2026
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Electronics are susceptible to temperature changes, and any dust that blocks outward air vents or hampers fresh air flow into the machine can cause real damage.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 May 2026
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 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 10 May. 2026.
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