as in rear
being at or in the part of something opposite the front part
the animal's case of mange was especially bad in its hinder parts
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as in to impede
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
was not hindered by a lack of money because she could use what food she had on hand
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Recent Examples of hinder
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Cultural leadership, by having the ability to influence and shape the department’s culture to incorporate these reforms without hindering the effectiveness of daily police operations.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
However, if your goal is to build muscle, an insufficient amount of protein in your diet can hinder your progress and recovery.
—Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
But whatever autonomy the young man can re-assert seems futile in the face of the Israeli occupation that hinders any sense of normalcy.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Releasing old ways of thinking and communicating that hinder your growth and transformation.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Cultural leadership, by having the ability to influence and shape the department’s culture to incorporate these reforms without hindering the effectiveness of daily police operations.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
However, if your goal is to build muscle, an insufficient amount of protein in your diet can hinder your progress and recovery.
—Lauren Panoff, Mph, Rd, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025
But whatever autonomy the young man can re-assert seems futile in the face of the Israeli occupation that hinders any sense of normalcy.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinder
Adjective
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The battery chemistry is the same as lesser Blazers, but the SS makes good use of new silicon carbide inverters in the rear drive unit that minimize energy losses and segmented magnets in the motors that reduce heat buildup.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Apr. 2025
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Police then pursued the suspect into the rear alley of the apartment complex, where a police shooting took place.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The department in January ordered prosecutors to investigate for potential criminal charges any state or local officials who obstruct or impede federal functions.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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In a January memo, the department instructed prosecutors to consider criminal charges against state and local authorities who obstruct or impede federal operations.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ahmad’s friend swerved onto a back road, but it was blocked with bodies and burning cars.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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If the deal gets blocked and there is strong shareholder representation on the board, shareholders will have confidence that the large net cash position will be used wisely, whether through a diligent and disciplined value-creating acquisition or to buy back shares at these depressed values.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The dissatisfaction simmered for years, hampering efforts to combine the automakers fully.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control. Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Burroughs was fired from the department and charged with making a false police report, obstructing justice, breaking and entering a motor vehicle and possession of heroin, marijuana and methamphetamine.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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O’Neil had shown a more ruthless streak in dealing with Lemina, stripping the midfielder of the captaincy after those embarrassing post-match scenes at West Ham.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Punk proceeded to beatdown and embarrass McIntyre, leading to Priest cashing in his Money in the Bank contract and winning the title from McIntyre.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Hinder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinder. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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