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adjective

as in blocking

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hampering

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noun

as in limit

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hampering

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verb

present participle of hamper
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
Verb
Gale-force winds were hampering aircraft from dumping water on the flames. — Mark Carlson, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026 What our clients most cited as the biggest constraints hampering development and dealmaking is approval timelines and permitting, narrowly ahead of construction costs and zoning restrictions. — Lee Kiser, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Yet Cruz sees no time to waste, as non-revenue-generating sports continue to fold at universities big and small, hampering US competitiveness in Olympic sports. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 20 July 2026 Because the injection must then be sent (or pushed) to each specific target, the scale of the attack is limited, hampering mass exploits that hit the Internet at large. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026 Authorities divided the area into zones as rescue crews, including disaster response teams and sniffer dogs, searched the region for missing despite heavy rain hampering operations, Devamanohar, a local police official, told reporters. — ABC News, 8 July 2026 Critics argue that the approach risks hampering Europe’s competitiveness. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 23 June 2026 The systematic dismantling of USAID has led to catastrophic humanitarian situations in Africa, including hampering the global response to the current Ebola outbreak. — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026 Last year, Alexander Isak’s eventual defection following a summer-long saga proved disastrous, hampering Newcastle’s own business, which had already been affected by Paul Mitchell’s departure as sporting director in May and by being pipped to their top targets. — James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hampering
  1. blocking
  2. limit
  3. hindering
  4. frustrating
  5. restriction
  6. impeding
  7. limitation
  8. obstructing
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of blocking
Noun
  • If someone expects too much, don’t soothe the tension by abandoning your limit.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
  • Choose one practical repair, one honest conversation, or one limit that makes home more livable.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of limit
Verb
  • However, this focus on expensive EVs, like the EQS, contributes to a market where accessible electric options are increasingly scarce, hindering broader EV adoption despite their benefits.
    — Sasha Lekach, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Still, they weren’t built for 2026, and playing in a minor-league park might be hindering their pitching development.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of hindering
Adjective
  • But this approach just keeps you stuck on a frustrating conflict merry-go-round.
    — Sabrina Romanoff, CNBC, 30 July 2026
  • After another frustrating series loss, pressure continues to mount on the front office to find upgrades capable of jump-starting a lineup with postseason aspirations.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of frustrating
Noun
  • Nonprofit experts told the Herald/Times earlier this year that the foundation’s actions could jeopardize its tax-exempt status because of the strict restrictions on how nonprofits can engage in politics or lobbying.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • In 2022, when the bank started requiring employees to return to the office as COVID-era restrictions eased, Arbuckle requested to continue working from home instead of commuting to uptown Charlotte.
    — Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Definition of restriction
Verb
  • That number is expected to rise dramatically in the coming years, further impeding scientific discovery.
    — Chris Young July 28, Refractor, 28 July 2026
  • One of the primary issues impeding faster decision making is that there are so many people involved.
    — Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of impeding
Noun
  • Two sources familiar with the matter told CNN over the weekend the uranium enrichment provision includes stipulations imposed by the US, but details of potential limitations are unclear.
    — Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • Its attendance is capped at around 160,000 due to capacity limitations, which also limit the number of exhibitors in the 600,000 square foot exhibit hall.
    — Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of limitation
Verb
  • Felony charges were later downgraded to misdemeanor charges of obstructing a peace officer and criminal mischief before being dropped altogether last month after Wilhoite was accepted into a diversion program.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • Lozano Flores is being held at the Ada County Jail on suspicion of lewd conduct with a child younger than 16, first-degree kidnapping, and resisting and obstructing an officer.
    — Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
Definition of obstructing

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