as in to hinder
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 hamper
Matt Goisman, Boston Herald, 6 June 2025
Liberals have insisted independent investigations into Yoon are essential, saying probes by prosecutors, police and an anti-corruption agency were inadequate and hampered by Yoon's refusal to cooperate.
—The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 6 June 2025
Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025
Not all laundry hampers are made equal, some are more hygienic than others.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
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Verb
With Chan visibly hampered by leg cramps in the 90-degree temperatures, Chen set a pace in the second and third sets that Chan couldn’t match, securing Lexington’s victory with a 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 win that had his teammates pouring onto the court in celebration.
—Matt Goisman, Boston Herald, 6 June 2025
Liberals have insisted independent investigations into Yoon are essential, saying probes by prosecutors, police and an anti-corruption agency were inadequate and hampered by Yoon's refusal to cooperate.
—The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 6 June 2025
Noun
Traditional baskets, called hampers, are typically made from wicker and come in a large, rectangular shape with a top that folds open.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025
Not all laundry hampers are made equal, some are more hygienic than others.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hamper
Verb
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Civilian layoffs would hinder critical administrative support to sworn personnel and harm essential services citywide, McDonnell stressed.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
12 June 2025
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These credit impacts may hinder access to mortgages, car loans and other financial products.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Vandersloot injured her right knee on a drive to the basket midway through the first quarter.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket defended by Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks during the second half at Madison Square Garden on January 12, 2025 in New York City.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Protesters should remain on sidewalks where possible and avoid impeding traffic or emergency access, Honeycutt said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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Earlier that day, a large rally had been held in nearby Grant Park, in protest of the arrest of David Huerta, a Los Angeles labor leader who was being held in federal custody for conspiracy to impede an officer during an immigration raid on a Los Angeles business on Friday.—
Emily Witt,
New Yorker,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Also, finish 10 activities to earn a free book with museum coupons (for kids and teens only) or a bag for adult participants.—
Sarah Z. Sleeper,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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There’s everything from 19th-century crazy quilts to vintage napkins, even a bag of stretchy strings.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Jones pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor charge of obstructing police, per The New York Times.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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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,
7 June 2025
Noun
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One of the best ways to put some bucks back into your pocket is to shop at Woot, which is basically a special deals hub run by Amazon.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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Billions of people carry a computer in their pocket packed with an amount of information that would have filled a skyscraper 50 years ago.—
Robert O. Keohane,
Foreign Affairs,
2 June 2025
Verb
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The following program will contain graphic stupidity, as four friends compete to embarrass one another – only this time in Lithuania.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
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The intensity of the Russian attacks on Ukraine over the past weeks has further dampened hopes that the warring sides could reach a peace deal anytime soon — especially after Kyiv recently embarrassed the Kremlin with a surprising drone attack on military airfields deep inside Russia.—
SAMYA KULLAB,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Stuffing fur into an old burlap sack or nylon stocking can be used to create a barrier on the edge of your garden.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Despite splitting time with Cooper McDonald, Deal finished tied for fifth in sacks in the league with 5.5.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 2025
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“Hamper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hamper. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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