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
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Those terminals now sit ready, but long-term contracting and new upstream investment remain hampered by mixed policy signals on the future role of gas.
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David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
This is a vital source of trade-level information for independent researchers because Dune doesn’t impose onerous data transfer rate limits that hamper searches.
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Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
13 May 2026
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Verb
Sporting has had to scramble to cover play there, at times moving players out of position when injuries hampered the existing depth.
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Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Those terminals now sit ready, but long-term contracting and new upstream investment remain hampered by mixed policy signals on the future role of gas.
—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Noun
Modern Perspectives on Laundry Sorting With the growing popularity of large-capacity front-loading washers in the late 1990s, consumers welcomed the possibility of washing all of the dirty laundry in the hamper at the same time.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
This is a vital source of trade-level information for independent researchers because Dune doesn’t impose onerous data transfer rate limits that hamper searches.
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Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hamper
Verb
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He was charged with hindering apprehension, obstruction of justice and tampering with evidence in connection with this case.
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The Great American State Fair kicked off last week, though the 16-day event has been hindered by weather shutdowns, technical difficulties and low attendance.
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His shot mix through three games of summer league has included a heavy diet of threes, some fadeaway jumpers and drives to the basket.
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The Sparks struggled to transition to the basket, giving up 19 turnovers resulting in 25 free baskets.
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Health care workers who impede these rituals for infection-control reasons often face hostility and violence; clinics have been attacked and burned down during this outbreak, furthering viral spread.
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These vehicles were blocking and impeding fire operations, and several were non-operational and required tow truck assistance for removal.
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Photos apparently taken by the men themselves show wads of cash on the seat of a car, in a plastic bag and in stacks on the floor of a location in New York.
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Using 10,000 rocks, more than seventy-five 80-pound bags of concrete, and over $1,000 in supplies, Ruggie has no regrets about his 14-foot deck burned in a shou sugi ban style.
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
Noun
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The internal zip pocket kept small valuables, such as my passport, Kindle, and lip balm, accessible without need for rummaging.
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Across the nation, however, pockets of affordable housing remain.
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The Chicago White Sox, a team many left for dead at the start of the year, embarrassed the Kansas City Royals Friday night, 22-1.
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But combined with Disney‘s embarrassing The Mandalorian and Grogu influencer stunt that backfired, a movie’s first reactions on social media are increasingly being met with equal amounts of fan skepticism.
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The expert explains that feed and seed companies sold their seeds in colorful calico sacks which were then washed and turned into clothing and quilts.
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One has to believe Franklin got in the sack early ahead of his big day.
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“Hamper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hamper. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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