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as in to impede
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
the claim that all of these regulations encumber doctors, taking time away from the actual practice of medicine
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as in to load
to place a weight or burden on
don't encumber your pack animal so much that it can hardly move
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Recent Examples of encumber
With Max completing a rollout to most of the world, including the key territories of the UK, Germany and Italy that had been encumbered by a longstanding Sky output deal with HBO, the restoration of the HBO name could also be particularly timely.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 July 2025
This includes $2 million of U.S. real property which is encumbered by a $1 million recourse mortgage.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Experts question transparency of special district fees Thousands of area homes have been built on property encumbered by developer bonds to finance infrastructure that buyers will pay off over decades.
—Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
They won’t be encumbered with the obsolescence of traditional Google search or sitting at a terminal.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 July 2025
This includes $2 million of U.S. real property which is encumbered by a $1 million recourse mortgage.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Experts question transparency of special district fees Thousands of area homes have been built on property encumbered by developer bonds to finance infrastructure that buyers will pay off over decades.
—Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
They won’t be encumbered with the obsolescence of traditional Google search or sitting at a terminal.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for encumber
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Ward was arrested in Texas on June 12 and charged with assault on a family member by impeding breathing or circulation, which is a third-degree felony.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Sources claimed the suit could have impeded Skydance’s acquisition of Paramount, which requires approval from the FCC under the Trump administration.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
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Golden Hill, which did not score for the first nine innings of the tournament, loaded the bases again off Alpine starter Max Turner before Jake Morris earned another walk to plate Yun with a third run for a 3-0 lead.—
Dennis Pope,
Mercury News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Then, the sandwich is loaded up with lettuce, tomato, Cheddar cheese, bacon, and your preferred filet.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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The rescue was made in an area that search teams had attempted to reach the day before, but were hindered by severe weather conditions.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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For a company as vast and diverse as PepsiCo, inconsistency in planning systems can hinder visibility and performance.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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But under Intel’s umbrella, it’s been burdened by cost overruns, leadership churn, and unclear strategic direction.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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For people who can afford to retire, and aren’t burdened by serious health issues, rebuilding a routine is usually the toughest challenge retirement offers.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Aug. 2025
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After a development process allegedly hampered by a myriad of technical issues, Alexa+ started rolling out to users' Amazon Echo devices earlier this year, albeit with a limited feature set compared to Amazon's final vision for the product.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
3 Aug. 2025
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The gaming community was hit with another delay of Grand Theft Auto 6 earlier this year and that means those who were hoping to spend the fall months stealing cars and evading the police are needing something to fill that void.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Ever wondered how social media platforms decide how to fill our feeds?—
Noah Giansiracusa,
Time,
7 Aug. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Aug. 2025
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Cantrell, 53, is charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to obstruct justice, making false statements and false declarations before a grand jury.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
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The Dodgers embarrassed them on the field and then hit the podcast circuit to shame them some more, ridiculing their defense, their baserunning, their lack of composure and even their unnecessary visits to the mound.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Big yikes: This is a sarcastic phrase to publicly mock or shame someone for a cringey comment, outfit, or behavior and is used to embarrass others in group chats or social media.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
21 July 2025
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“Encumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encumber. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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