hampers 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of hamper
as in hinders
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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hampers

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noun

plural of hamper
as in pockets

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Recent Examples of hampers
Verb
This is important because Toph is blind, but that in no way hampers her ability to earth bend. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 6 June 2026 Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026 Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility. — Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026 Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility. — Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026 Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hampers
  1. hinders
  2. baskets
  3. impedes
  4. bags
  5. obstructs
  6. sacks
  7. embarrasses
  8. crates
Verb
  • This misalignment generates contradictory messages, hinders decision-making and ultimately creates confusion throughout the organization.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • This is due, in large part, to expectations of a strong El Niño, which traditionally hinders storm development.
    — Robin Webb, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Definition of hinders
Noun
  • The set includes two medium baskets and one larger basket, giving you plenty of styling options throughout the house.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
  • Mpoyi’s first two baskets came on putbacks under the basket and teammate Nicholas Giarrusso scored on a putback to close out the first quarter.
    — Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Definition of baskets
Verb
  • Human existence senses that something impedes it from subsisting.
    — Merve Emre, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
  • While the technology assists in officiating and enhances live broadcasts, those sensors can also add uneven mass distribution that impedes a ball's movement in the air.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 22 June 2026
Definition of impedes
Noun
  • To dispose of the plants safely, put them in brown landscape waste bags and set them out for pickup.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • That puts items such as artwork, electronics, and your clothing, shoes, or bags at risk of being damaged, particularly if you’re gone for a longer period of time.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
Definition of bags
Verb
  • Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
    — KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
Definition of obstructs
Noun
  • Rookie linebacker Kyle Louis was the only college football player in 2024 to produce 90-plus tackles, 15 tackles for loss, seven sacks, and four interceptions.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • Campbell has 117 career sacks in 278 games, including 259 starts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Definition of sacks
Verb
  • Graft inquiry embarrasses Zelensky Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office said in a Telegram announcement that the investigation into Yermak is ongoing.
    — Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
  • Now the technology embarrasses an umpire even more than a player could, and what’s the recourse?
    — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
Definition of embarrasses
Noun
  • The witness believed the crates contained gold, though their contents could not be confirmed.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • The trailer was loaded with crates containing approximately 2,000 pounds of Pink Moon Peaches valued at $8,500, the sheriff's office said.
    — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of crates

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