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
David Sogge, Time, 5 Apr. 2025
They’re more geared toward controlling it, with uniform requirements that do more to hinder progress than protect the marketplace.
—Mary Anna Mancuso, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025
Now 23, Aponte pleaded guilty to a manslaughter charge as part of a plea deal that saw prosecutors drop additional counts against her, including endangering, hindering, and disturbing or desecrating human remains, court records show.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2025
What to watch: During the first administration, Trump's 2017 immigration ban opened the floodgates for corporate pushback, with Microsoft, Google, Apple, Facebook and other major tech companies arguing that the ban hindered business growth.
—Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
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Verb
But doctrines to shrink-the-state and cut taxes have limited revenue collection, thus hindering self-reliance.
—David Sogge, Time, 5 Apr. 2025
They’re more geared toward controlling it, with uniform requirements that do more to hinder progress than protect the marketplace.
—Mary Anna Mancuso, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025
Now 23, Aponte pleaded guilty to a manslaughter charge as part of a plea deal that saw prosecutors drop additional counts against her, including endangering, hindering, and disturbing or desecrating human remains, court records show.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2025
What to watch: During the first administration, Trump's 2017 immigration ban opened the floodgates for corporate pushback, with Microsoft, Google, Apple, Facebook and other major tech companies arguing that the ban hindered business growth.
—Eleanor Hawkins, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinder
Adjective
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This eats into rear occupancy comfort, but dog comfort is more important.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Here, too, Russian troops have made steady gains in recent weeks, particularly the north of the town of Lyman, a railway hub and rear support base for Ukraine’s troops.—
Andrew Carey and Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Maintaining a vigorous, healthy lawn is a good way to impede weed establishment and problematic perennials like dandelions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Williams’ Carlos Sainz initially qualified 12th but was handed a three-place grid penalty for impeding Hamilton, causing a shakeup in the order of those who were knocked out in Q2.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ahmad’s friend swerved onto a back road, but it was blocked with bodies and burning cars.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Another compartment houses dual Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports and a USB 3.2 Type-A port, while the AC power jack is at the back corner.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
19 Apr. 2025
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Aly Song | Reuters Trump's tariffs on China are already hampering Christmas sales.—
Dan Mangan,Kevin Breuninger,Jeff Cox,Christina Wilkie,Erin Doherty,Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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The deep budget cuts at HHS have also hampered the nation’s disease-detection capacity and pandemic preparedness with respect to pathogens such as bird flu, according to experts.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 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,
20 Apr. 2025
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Burroughs was fired from the department and charged with making a false police report, obstructing justice, breaking and entering a motor vehicle and possession of heroin, marijuana and methamphetamine.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Apr. 2025
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Mariah Carey just pulled a classic mom move by embarrassing her teenage son in front of his friends.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
5 Apr. 2025
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The leaking was intended to embarrass Bork, whose nomination was ultimately rejected by the U.S. Senate albeit for reasons unrelated to his rental list.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Hinder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinder. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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