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
Adriana S. Miranda-Pratts, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2025
An ace at times and a Cy Young finalist in 2017, Severino’s tenure with the Yankees was hindered by injuries.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
Perversely, while the Keeling Curve has attained iconic global importance, this actually can hinder, rather than help the funding situation.
—Eric Morgan, Wired News, 10 May 2025
The worker’s team, which travels to reach vulnerable communities, helps with food distribution and provides psychosocial support, has been hindered since Libya ordered aid agencies to suspend operations.
—Renata Brito, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
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But legislation to promote TOD has faltered and been hindered by restrictive zoning rules and local resistance.
—Adriana S. Miranda-Pratts, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2025
An ace at times and a Cy Young finalist in 2017, Severino’s tenure with the Yankees was hindered by injuries.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 May 2025
Perversely, while the Keeling Curve has attained iconic global importance, this actually can hinder, rather than help the funding situation.
—Eric Morgan, Wired News, 10 May 2025
The worker’s team, which travels to reach vulnerable communities, helps with food distribution and provides psychosocial support, has been hindered since Libya ordered aid agencies to suspend operations.
—Renata Brito, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinder
Adjective
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Kemp claimed a rear window rolled down and someone inside shot at him.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2025
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Brand-specific front and rear elements are completed by double scoop behind the seats that makes the look sporty yet sophisticated.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 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
Adjective
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More: 'Adult money' and no college debt: Harris and Trump back alternative routes to good jobs Interest continues to grow in vocational and trade programs among young Americans as four-year college enrollments flag.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Tear-out occurs when the drill bit penetrates the material, splintering the back side.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
Verb
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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 Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2025
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Online shopping has been severely hampered at the retailer due to outages to its website that are expected to last into July.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
28 May 2025
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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
Verb
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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
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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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“Hinder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinder. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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