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
Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
International sanctions limiting the country’s trade, investment, and access to technology hamper productivity and growth.
—Celeste A. Wallander, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
But an uninspired and shallow story – which includes a rape scene demanded by the studio – hampers his attempts to entice us with a chilling and menacing tone.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The picture of them sleeping together in the laundry hamper is just one snapshot of their relationship.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
International sanctions limiting the country’s trade, investment, and access to technology hamper productivity and growth.
—Celeste A. Wallander, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
Instead of growth being hampered by tariffs, China reported this morning its economy is expanding faster than many expected.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
But an uninspired and shallow story – which includes a rape scene demanded by the studio – hampers his attempts to entice us with a chilling and menacing tone.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hamper
Verb
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If one team’s CNAPP operations will hinder another’s, neither benefits.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, his efforts to sell soybean-producing farmland could be hindered by the current trade climate that’s pushed soybean prices down.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The interiors, which were brought to life by the team at Bangkok’s P49Deesign, take design inspiration from Vietnam’s traditional bamboo basket boats.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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Walmart first launched the Thanksgiving meal basket in 2022, and customers can order the meal basket for pickup and delivery.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Six citizens were arrested for impeding and threatening to kill agents.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Martinez has pleaded not guilty to a charge of assaulting, resisting, and impeding officers.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Or, call on its air pump function, which can be used to remove air from vacuum storage bags, to store off-season clothing in minutes (without having to break out a bulky vacuum).—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The businesswoman accented the look with Dior’s python Saddle bag, which added some intrigue to the neutral outfit.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Trump faced criminal counts of conspiring to obstruct justice, concealing documents and making false statements.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 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,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The nylon-spandex pants are boot cut with a subtle side pocket.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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Leave a few pockets of bare earth here and there for ground-nesting native bees.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, the heist spotlights embarrassing security failings at one of France’s most venerable institutions.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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The New York Mets fell short of the postseason in embarrassing fashion last season, so this offseason is going to be more important than ever.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The blanket comes with a USB charging cable, a pocket for the battery, and a stuff sack for storage and travel.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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The 6-foot-4, 309-pound lineman played in eight total games for the team over the past two seasons, producing 15 tackles, a QB hit and a half-sack.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Hamper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hamper. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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