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
Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
Iowa State’s chances could be hampered by the loss of guard Keshon Gilbert, who is out because of a groin injury.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 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
Without that tip, the focus on O’Keefe’s death may have remained on a car accident in a blinding snow blizzard, hampering claims during the first trial that Read’s boyfriend had been killed inside the Fairview Road property and that his body had been dumped out in the snow.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
Iowa State’s chances could be hampered by the loss of guard Keshon Gilbert, who is out because of a groin injury.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 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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Verb
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His zone swing percentage is higher than average but is going to have to be at Freddie Freeman levels to hinder teams in effectively pitching around him.—
Michael Salfino,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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However, some connections hinder, rather than help, professional progress.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Acrophobics take note: This quirky cable car carries passengers, two at a time, in open or closed metal baskets that are not for the faint of heart.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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Instead of tying the game at 72, the referees waved off the basket.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Records showed that Worthy had been arrested Friday by deputies and held in the county jail on a charge of assault on a family or household member in which their breath was impeded, or choking in common terms.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Kansas City Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested Friday and booked into a central Texas jail on suspicion of assault of a family member by impeding breathing/circulation, according to Williamson County, Texas jail records.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Impact bag Impact bags, also called smash bags, are soft bags designed to stop the putter at impact.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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If any leaves look wilted or slimy, choose a different bag.—
Alyssa Sybertz,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas 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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But outside the official lines, how fully burgeoning optimism in some pockets can take hold will depend on how the rhetoric translates into action in the year ahead.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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Plain and simple, employee ownership puts more money in people’s pockets, which can make a difference for today's workers and families as well as the next generation.—
Evan Edwards,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Get okay with the idea that in the future, your past work will embarrass you.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Other times, the film feels too coy, as if embarrassed by itself.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Reddick finished with 14 tackles and one sack, his lowest total since 2019.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Lawrence, who agreed to a three-year deal with the Seahawks, was a second-round draft pick by Dallas in 2013 and signed the biggest contract for a defensive player in club history six years later, after consecutive seasons with double-digit sacks.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Hamper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hamper. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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