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
IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2025
This week, daily pauses in the fighting have calmed the neighborhood somewhat, but not enough for the church to resume aid programs: food hampers, a communal laundry, psychosocial support programs and clinics.
—Claire Porter Robbins, The Atlantic, 1 Aug. 2025
Ben Jones, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Bregman was certainly hampered by it this past offseason.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Verb
This hampers learning and places a large financial burden on young people.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Aug. 2025
This week, daily pauses in the fighting have calmed the neighborhood somewhat, but not enough for the church to resume aid programs: food hampers, a communal laundry, psychosocial support programs and clinics.
—Claire Porter Robbins, The Atlantic, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
With few credible projects elsewhere, and with legal and political battles still hampering California, the outlook isn’t good.
—Ben Jones, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Bregman was certainly hampered by it this past offseason.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hamper
Verb
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The share of businesses saying that lack of transparency was hindering operations fell by 12 percentage points to 16%.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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These challenges not only hinder women’s economic advancement but also limit businesses from reaching their full potential.—
C200,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Enjoy a 3-hour call brand open bar, a basket menu item, and a live DJ pumping pre-fight hype for an unforgettable night on the Strip.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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There are levels to the league and sub-levels within each basket of players.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Bundys and several others in the vehicles were arrested and charged with multiple federal crimes, including conspiracy to impede federal officers.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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Let go of whatever impedes your growth.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Newsprint accessorized, equally as important as the bags upon which it was affixed.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Other transmissions mentioned aviator-style glasses, a black bag, black long pants and longer hair.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ultimately, North was found guilty of destroying official documents, accepting a home security system as a gift and obstructing Congress in 1989.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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With the sandboxing proposal, companies could identify regulations that are obstructing their efforts, and ask for a waiver.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In addition to the main compartment, the bag has two zippered pockets in front, a rear zipped pocket, and a mesh expansion that is designed to hold a water bottle, to-go coffee mug, umbrella, or sunglasses case.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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This decision lines the pockets of industry executives at the expense of the rest of us who enjoy public lands.—
Ryan Gellert,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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We wouldn’t be embarrassed by it, nor would the audience.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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What People Are Saying Maritime analysts have weighed in on the nature reserve declaration, with some linking it to the August 11 collision that embarrassed Beijing.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mizzou allowed four sacks on quarterback Beau Pribula in last week’s win.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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On Friday, Philadelphia signed former Pro Bowl edge-rusher Za'Darius Smith, who logged 35 tackles, 17 QB hits, nine sacks, and nine tackles for loss last season with the Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Hamper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hamper. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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