Definition of unhamperednext

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Recent Examples of unhampered Global trade is generally free and unhampered by geopolitical rivalry, oceans are safe for travel, and nuclear weapons are limited by agreements on their production and use. Robert Kagan, The Atlantic, 18 Jan. 2026 It’s made out of clear acrylic material, so there’s nothing in the way of an unhampered view. Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2024 Wentz seemed fearless and unhampered escaping the pocket early and still looks fluid and athletic. Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Sep. 2021 What’s more, rum is relatively unhampered by strict regulations. Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2021 In fact, for those who would profit from the ways things are now, that sense of fatigue, of individual moral confusion, allows inequities to continue unhampered. Soleil Ho, SFChronicle.com, 19 Oct. 2020 In that case, given the need to respond quickly, the commander in chief’s power should remain unhampered. Richard K. Betts, Foreign Affairs, 13 Feb. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhampered
Adjective
  • The debate over the construction of large data centers is rampant in the Charlotte area and across North Carolina, with municipalities passing moratoriums and polls showing opposition across party lines.
    Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
  • But while close confidants have been supportive, the in-person backlash is also rampant.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Ship traffic through the strait is well below pre-war levels due to the risk of attack if vessels don’t comply with an Iranian vetting regime near its coastline, which is in sharp contrast to the unhindered navigation before the war.
    Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Humanitarian organizations are calling on the South Sudan government and all parties to the 2018 peace agreement meant to end civil war to protect aid workers, investigate attacks and ensure safe and unhindered access to people in need.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Above all has been the uncontrolled expansion of executive power.
    Daniel Benjamin, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Removing all the deer would actually increase fire risk by allowing brush to grow uncontrolled, according to Hahn.
    Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

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“Unhampered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhampered. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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