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
Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2025
But giving him shifts still seemed to hamper the team.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
From backpack coolers to hampers, these are our favorite picnic baskets for park days, beach trips, hiking excursions, and more.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The sanctions are hampering work on a broad array of investigations at the court.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2025
But giving him shifts still seemed to hamper the team.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Noun
All hail a double laundry hamper with enough room for multiple loads.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2025
From backpack coolers to hampers, these are our favorite picnic baskets for park days, beach trips, hiking excursions, and more.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hamper
Verb
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This discrepancy hindered the adoption of BI, which might further damage AI by generating models that are trained with false assumptions and generate erroneous predictions.—
Artyom Keydunov,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Starring Frank Dillane, the film — which was already generating buzz before Cannes — follows a troubled but charming young man on the streets of London whose efforts to get his life in order are hindered by his own self-destructive tendencies.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Their skilled artistry can be seen in colorful totem poles and intricately woven baskets found throughout the alluring coastal towns.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
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Details like washi paper sliding screens, tatami mats, and woven baskets for carrying your toiletries to the onsen create a strong sense of place.—
Yukari Sakamoto,
AFAR Media,
27 May 2025
Verb
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The Justice Department announced charges against McIver on May 19 for assaulting, impeding and interfering with law enforcement related to an altercation at a Newark immigration facility.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Representative LaMonica McIver has been charged with allegedly assaulting, resisting, and impeding law enforcement officers following an incident outside of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in New Jersey.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
Noun
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The Siesta's rectangular cut makes for a much roomier, more comfortable bag.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
25 May 2025
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Zia Shaked, 11, who said her favorite activity was reading, had spent the morning with her mother stuffing five bags full of the weeds that had been uprooted by her younger brother and cousin.—
Laurence Darmiento,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 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,
26 May 2025
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As a result, these devices can be highly reactive to bright sources of light, such as street lamps or the luminous glow of a full moon, which can obstruct your ability to see clearly in certain directions.—
Matt Morris,
Space.com,
25 May 2025
Noun
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The bib is adjustable and features a catch-all pocket, while the suction base of the bowl and plate ensures stability during use.—
Toby Rose,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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But rather than using these gains to hire more workers or raise wages, companies funneled the bulk of their windfall into stock buybacks and dividend payouts that line the pockets of their wealthy shareholders and boost their earnings reports.—
Lindsay Owens,
Time,
22 May 2025
Verb
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What’s made the 18th so fun this week is its ability — even for just a second — to embarrass the best golfers on the planet.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2025
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Johnson’s predecessor, Larry Robinson, resigned last year amid fallout from a fake $237 million donation scandal that embarrassed the school on the national stage.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Throughout practice, McDonald regularly pressured Fields and registered a would-be sack.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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Nix also passes the eye test with his ability to avoid sacks and produce chunk plays with his arm or legs.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
24 May 2025
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“Hamper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hamper. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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