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
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
The layoffs and a buyout program are expected to shrink NOAA's headcount by roughly 20% and could hamper some of its operations, scientists and researchers have said.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 28 Nov. 2024
The lack of phone service and electricity in the region hampers efforts to locate missing individuals.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 5 Oct. 2024
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Verb
The injury has not hampered him in any noticeable way in the field or on the bases.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
The layoffs and a buyout program are expected to shrink NOAA's headcount by roughly 20% and could hamper some of its operations, scientists and researchers have said.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
The audience is ostensibly meant to feel Muncie’s claustrophobia and conclusion, but keeping the show in his POV hampers the storytelling when many key events take place offscreen.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 28 Nov. 2024
The lack of phone service and electricity in the region hampers efforts to locate missing individuals.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 5 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hamper
Verb
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Strong winds and dry conditions were hindering the firefight from the air.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2025
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One of them is using higher-tech methods to build a comprehensive online portal for city services that doesn't confuse or hinder residents.—
Annalise Frank,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Arnold Ferrin’s 22 points leads Utah to a 42-40 victory over Dartmouth for the NCAA basket championship. 1950 — CCNY beats Bradley 71-68 in the NCAA basketball final to become the only team to win the NIT and NCAA titles in the same year.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Maybe what people are picking up on regarding Meghan in the same fashion is the promotion of herself as someone who’s similarly flawless and radiant and lovely in her clothes and making these gorgeous bountiful gift baskets for her friends, with lavender towels in her fridge.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Removing opportunities for public commentary could impede the department’s ability to operate in the public’s interest, according to experts who spoke with Reuters.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The charges were first dropped a few weeks into President Donald Trump’s second term in part because the case would impede Adams’ ability to do his job as mayor, including cooperating with Trump’s immigration crackdown, the Justice Department’s new acting deputy attorney general wrote.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The third season of The White Lotus may be checking out tonight, but don’t pack your bags just yet.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Luggage: Passengers can leave bags at a drop-off point in the parking garage.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Yoon has repeatedly accused Lee’s Democratic Party of abusing its parliamentary majority status to obstruct his agenda, impeach senior officials and slash the government’s budget bill.—
Time,
Time,
8 Apr. 2025
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The back of the bag is fitted with a roomy pocket — the perfect spot to store my passport without worrying about being pickpocketed.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2025
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Milton threw for 241 yards and a score while rushing for 16 yards and a touchdown in a showing that highlighted his big arm potential and pocket mobility.—
Kambui Bomani,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But the medical-looking royal blue bottles of nicotine lozenges embarrassed her.—
Will Yakowicz,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Many of them had to fail, repeat, embarrass themselves, risk everything, and learn.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Bain had 44 tackles (13 for loss) and 7.5 sacks as a freshman in 2023, then produced 23 tackles (six for loss) and 3.5 sacks in nine games last season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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His strip sack and 83-yard return for a touchdown clinched the semifinal victory over Texas in the Cotton Bowl.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Hamper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hamper. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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