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
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
In fact, Russia appears to be pushing Iran toward diplomacy for fear of losing a key partner to a potential wider war that would plunge the region into even deeper chaos and further hamper Russian interests.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025
The Queen in return gifted the Pope a hamper of produce from the royal estates.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
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Verb
And the award for the cutest clothes hamper goes to…Anthropologie.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
In fact, Russia appears to be pushing Iran toward diplomacy for fear of losing a key partner to a potential wider war that would plunge the region into even deeper chaos and further hamper Russian interests.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
Wayfair’s spring cleaning storefront has under-bed storage, latching containers, hampers, cordless stick vacuums, and wicker baskets up to 45% off.
—Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025
The Queen in return gifted the Pope a hamper of produce from the royal estates.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hamper
Verb
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Hamby noted older teens in high school should be mindful of behaviors that hinder their personal growth.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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Any broad shutdowns of missions, especially entire embassies, would hinder the work of large parts of the federal government and potentially compromise U.S. national security.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The injury happened as the guard drove to the basket and seemed to lose his footing after being knocked off balance.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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The run of victories extended to four after the Kings took care of the shorthanded Mavericks, whose season took another disastrous turn when Kyrie Irving’s left leg landed awkwardly on a drive to the basket late in the first quarter.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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However, any individual who impedes law enforcement operations, potentially threatening the safety of law enforcement agents and subjects of their investigations, is subject to investigation and potential prosecution by the Department of Justice.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Without such reform, unmanageable debt will continue to impede these countries from investing in domestic green industrial strategies or in other measures to prevent and respond to climate, health, and other emergencies.—
Mariana Mazzucato,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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And Volodymyr Zelenskyy also fumbled the bag pretty hard.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2025
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During the clip, Palmer tested the device and showed how the elastic strap stayed in place, despite her efforts to pull the bag away.—
Alyce Collins,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Illiberal leaders like Hungary's Viktor Orbán will likely obstruct efforts at deeper integration.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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The body camera of the other officer stayed on, but that officer did not exit his vehicle during the shooting, and the view from that angle is partly obstructed by the closed police car door.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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My app on an iPhone, and slip it inside one of the pockets of a suitcase or bag (my dad added one to his golf bag).—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2025
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While New York City as a whole is safer than most other metropolises, pockets of especially rough neighborhoods are unsafe, particularly for young men.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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And the All-Star game embarrassed everyone who has ever picked up a basketball.—
Troy Renck,
The Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2025
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Callers are encouraged to share details that range from embarrassing to criminal.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In 17 games, Sherwood finished with 158 tackles and two sacks in his first full season as a starter, after C.J. Mosley (toe, neck) was out most of last season.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Van Ginkel was a big-play weapon with 11.5 sacks and 2 interceptions that were both returned for touchdowns along with 79 stops.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Hamper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hamper. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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