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
Jason Green, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2025
The administration argued collective bargaining and certain labor protections hinder the flexibility and efficiency needed in government operations, particularly in agencies involved with national security.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
This administration will force institutions to choose between Title IX compliance or federal funds—and we will not be hindered by organizations who want to pretend federal anti-discrimination law doesn't exist.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
However, some connections hinder, rather than help, professional progress.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Efforts to bring back the festival began as early as 2020, but they were hindered by the pandemic.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2025
The administration argued collective bargaining and certain labor protections hinder the flexibility and efficiency needed in government operations, particularly in agencies involved with national security.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
This administration will force institutions to choose between Title IX compliance or federal funds—and we will not be hindered by organizations who want to pretend federal anti-discrimination law doesn't exist.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
However, some connections hinder, rather than help, professional progress.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinder
Adjective
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The 3 seems to struggle most, with perhaps too many variables for the computer to confidently handle at pace—front and rear motors, rear torque biasing, more weight, and a higher center of gravity.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Ars Technica,
25 Mar. 2025
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Her novels tell many stories of women struggling to rear children in the face of absent fathers and oppressive social obligations.—
Robert Rubsam,
The Atlantic,
24 Mar. 2025
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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
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Those among the sea of Houston red, which stretched from near courtside to the back parts of the upper deck, knew this one was for Hakeem Olajuwon.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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On the plus side, Tuten has legitimate three-down back potential.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Frederiksen said that other European nations are also on Denmark's side in this back-and-forth with Trump, already hampering the ties between the U.S. and its allies since Trump regained office.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2025
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The job cuts might hamper the FDA's ability to tackle cutting-edge issues such as the use of artificial intelligence or making the nation's food supply safer and more nutritious, said Peter Pitts, a former FDA associate commissioner.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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“Hinder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinder. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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