as in hampered
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 hindered
Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
Although dry air and other unfavorable atmospheric conditions have recently hindered development, the disturbance is expected to move into a more favorable environment later this week, giving it a better chance to become organized.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
But its widespread adoption has been hindered by a rapid power loss flaw.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Slot added that Isak’s progress towards full match fitness will be hindered by Liverpool’s busy upcoming schedule, which sees them face Atletico at Anfield before hosting Everton in Saturday’s early kick-off.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Lian thinks his experience in the US hindered his entry into the public sector – and made applying for a role in a private company unexpectedly challenging.
—Joyce Jiang, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Trump criticized Powell for raising rates during his first term, arguing that such actions hindered economic growth.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
In Wind River, the investigation into Natalie's death is hindered by a troubling legal gap.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
By resolving the payment and trust issues that have long hindered global coordination, crypto can unlock the datasets that AI desperately needs to continue advancing.
—Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Meanwhile, Massey dealt with various injuries, including a left ankle sprain, that hindered his production.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
Although dry air and other unfavorable atmospheric conditions have recently hindered development, the disturbance is expected to move into a more favorable environment later this week, giving it a better chance to become organized.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
But its widespread adoption has been hindered by a rapid power loss flaw.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Slot added that Isak’s progress towards full match fitness will be hindered by Liverpool’s busy upcoming schedule, which sees them face Atletico at Anfield before hosting Everton in Saturday’s early kick-off.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Lian thinks his experience in the US hindered his entry into the public sector – and made applying for a role in a private company unexpectedly challenging.
—Joyce Jiang, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Trump criticized Powell for raising rates during his first term, arguing that such actions hindered economic growth.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
In Wind River, the investigation into Natalie's death is hindered by a troubling legal gap.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
By resolving the payment and trust issues that have long hindered global coordination, crypto can unlock the datasets that AI desperately needs to continue advancing.
—Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hindered
Verb
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The investigation has been hampered by peculiar challenges, though, perhaps none greater than the fact that the entire city in which the crime occurred has vanished.—
Denver Nicks,
Rolling Stone,
14 Sep. 2025
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Dry conditions have hampered quail reproduction across parts of Arizona, leading to concerns about future populations.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The implementation of the SCORE Act could be impeded by other types of legal challenges.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, debris removal took place, including significant debris that impeded roadways and public spaces, and damage occurred to water control facilities, utilities and parks and recreation facilities.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Wakanda Forever — wore a white Lever Couture gown with an exaggerated standup collar, which obstructed the view of attendees sitting behind her and caused a frenzy of social-media chatter.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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Lottery seats may be partially obstructed.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After the Detroit Tigers embarrassed them in two games, outscoring them 23-3 earlier this week, the Yankees have won the first two games of their series against the Boston Red Sox.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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We wouldn’t be embarrassed by it, nor would the audience.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Over the ensuing decades—and fully informed of the substantial executive power exercised by the Commission—the Supreme Court has repeatedly and expressly left Humphrey's Executor in place, and so precluded Presidents from removing Commissioners at will.—
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Hindered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindered. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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