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as in hampering
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 hindering
Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The proposal reflects broader concerns Republicans have about regulation and permitting hindering economic development, as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) explained during a speech at the Hill and Valley Forum on Wednesday.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
State investigators say federal authorities have blocked them from accessing evidence, hindering a possible use-of-force investigation.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
However, tariff threats from the US — Nigeria’s third-largest export market — and inflationary pressures caused by the war in Iran risk hindering that progress.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026
High new housing inventory, together with elevated construction costs because of import tariffs and shortages of labor due to an immigration crackdown are hindering single-family home construction.
—Reuters
wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
All of the tar samples were effective at hindering the growth of Staphylococcus bacteria known to cause wound infections.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 18 Mar. 2026
California law restricts when local enforcement can coordinate with ICE in making such arrests, and federal officials and Republicans have assailed the policy for hindering immigration enforcement.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit accuses them of concealing climate research and hindering the adoption of renewable energy technologies.
—Taylor Millard, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
In 2026, an injury struck him, hindering his chances of potentially winning events.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The proposal reflects broader concerns Republicans have about regulation and permitting hindering economic development, as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) explained during a speech at the Hill and Valley Forum on Wednesday.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
State investigators say federal authorities have blocked them from accessing evidence, hindering a possible use-of-force investigation.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026
However, tariff threats from the US — Nigeria’s third-largest export market — and inflationary pressures caused by the war in Iran risk hindering that progress.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026
High new housing inventory, together with elevated construction costs because of import tariffs and shortages of labor due to an immigration crackdown are hindering single-family home construction.
—Reuters
wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
All of the tar samples were effective at hindering the growth of Staphylococcus bacteria known to cause wound infections.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 18 Mar. 2026
California law restricts when local enforcement can coordinate with ICE in making such arrests, and federal officials and Republicans have assailed the policy for hindering immigration enforcement.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit accuses them of concealing climate research and hindering the adoption of renewable energy technologies.
—Taylor Millard, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hindering
Adjective
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The winner was the player who avoided being blocked the longest — a blocking game, a category of strategy game where the objective centers on restricting your opponent’s movement.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The council chambers have only one entrance, hampering security and accessibility needs, and the council desk itself is not ADA-compliant.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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Some lawmakers think the staff reductions are hampering farmers’ ability to access programs.—
Patricia Kime,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Looking at downtown as a whole, the new building owners aren’t naive to obstacles impeding a recovery, with the Campus at Horton and Research and Development District (RaDD) properties viewed as the biggest drag on the market.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Our soft sides could be impeding what must be done today.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Instead of posing questions about geography or world affairs, the test asked him to tackle hypothetical situations, from the frustrating to the dangerous.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Travelers said the long lines have been frustrating and are looking forward to TSA officers getting paid again.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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He was convicted in 2019 of seven felonies, including obstructing a congressional inquiry, lying to investigators under oath and attempting to block witness testimony.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The driver was booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and obstructing or delaying an officer, police said.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Harbaugh has taken a blow torch to the Giants’ embarrassing special teams unit.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Fairchild played the free-wheeling bon vivant Nora Tyler Bing on five episodes of the sitcom classic, unwittingly embarrassing Perry's Chandler Bing to the delight of his pals.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Hindering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindering. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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