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as in hindering
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
fallen branches hampered the hikers as they made their way along the narrow path
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Recent Examples of hampering
ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The cuts to the DOJ program are hampering the work of the Resurrection Project and other groups.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Major tech companies that have made carbon reduction pledges in recent years have acknowledged that the AI infrastructure build-out is hampering their goals.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 22 Apr. 2026
The war in the Middle East will delay Finland’s economic recovery, with high oil prices weakening external demand and households’ purchasing power, hampering the growth of both exports and private spending, the government said.
—Kirsi Heikel, Bloomberg, 22 Apr. 2026
Saudi Arabia’s crucial energy infrastructure suffered a series of strikes, hampering its oil and gas production and exports, even as crude prices climbed.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
The moves have reportedly left the task force without prosecutors with national security experience, hampering its goal to root out American connections to the Hamas attacks (which included 40 Americans among its approximately 1,200 victims).
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The council chambers have only one entrance, hampering security and accessibility needs, and the council desk itself is not ADA-compliant.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Some lawmakers think the staff reductions are hampering farmers’ ability to access programs.
—Patricia Kime, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
According to a preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board, the truck drove through the airport's version of a stop light and the vehicle lacked a transponder, hampering a crash warning system.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The cuts to the DOJ program are hampering the work of the Resurrection Project and other groups.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Major tech companies that have made carbon reduction pledges in recent years have acknowledged that the AI infrastructure build-out is hampering their goals.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 22 Apr. 2026
The war in the Middle East will delay Finland’s economic recovery, with high oil prices weakening external demand and households’ purchasing power, hampering the growth of both exports and private spending, the government said.
—Kirsi Heikel, Bloomberg, 22 Apr. 2026
Saudi Arabia’s crucial energy infrastructure suffered a series of strikes, hampering its oil and gas production and exports, even as crude prices climbed.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
The moves have reportedly left the task force without prosecutors with national security experience, hampering its goal to root out American connections to the Hamas attacks (which included 40 Americans among its approximately 1,200 victims).
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
The council chambers have only one entrance, hampering security and accessibility needs, and the council desk itself is not ADA-compliant.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Some lawmakers think the staff reductions are hampering farmers’ ability to access programs.
—Patricia Kime, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hampering
Adjective
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The winner was the player who avoided being blocked the longest — a blocking game, a category of strategy game where the objective centers on restricting your opponent’s movement.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the world of Kirkslop, there are no limits, or logic, to whom Kirk can or cannot be.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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The intuitive Moon opposes Mars, creating tension between emotional needs and practical limits.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Experts warn that the war in Iran and the resulting fuel shocks can strain funding and disrupts field operations, hindering global conservation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Most hypersonic missiles can perform evasive maneuvers while in flight, hindering detection and interception, unlike regular missiles.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Public plans often have more restrictions based on misconduct, but the standard for forfeiture typically relies on a criminal conviction, according to experts.—
Anna Liss-Roy The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2026
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According to Delta's policies, there are no restrictions for flying while pregnant on the airline.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The White House placed Cuba on the list of state sponsors of terrorists, impeding its ability to access international banking services.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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In court filings, the Newton Police Department has disputed the allegations, saying officers responded to multiple calls about roughly 100 spectators at Heartbreak Hill who were impeding the race.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Those are frustrating questions to still have about a fifth-year player, but Sorsby could generate some first-round sizzle with a clean 2026 season.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Few things in gardening can be more frustrating than discovering that your favorite plants have been damaged by animals.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana is acutely aware of the limitations of this right.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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The incentive economy seems to face similar limitations.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Eric Havens, 58, of Homewood, pleaded guilty to obstructing an officer in Will County court after fleeing multiple law enforcement officials in October.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The councilmember was arrested and faces two counts of disorderly conduct and obstructing governmental administration, police said.—
Melissa Russo,
NBC news,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Hampering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hampering. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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