cumber

noun

Definition of cumbernext
as in burden

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  1. burden
  2. load
  3. delay
  4. danger
  5. peril
  6. hazard
Noun
  • Appointments were elusive, follow-ups were nonexistent and coordination burdens fell heavily on us—the patient and their family members.
    Chris Bowen, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The property tax burden has already shifted more toward homeowners in recent years.
    Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of burden
Noun
  • Amazon Perhaps the best 4K streamer for folks who watch loads of Amazon Prime shows and movies, this Fire Stick is very easy to set up and use, supports Wi-Fi 6E for fast and stable streaming, and packs 16 gigabytes of storage.
    Simon Hill, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Watch on Deadline The lighter ad load for streaming would seem to make viewing more tolerable, and yet the ad experience can be even worse.
    Jonathan Bing, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of load
Noun
  • Nvidia previously faced production and shipping delays for Blackwell due to a design flaw, Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang said in October, after media reports surfaced in August.
    Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
  • The latest: Travelers heading out of the airport should expect delays on North Harbor Drive near West Laurel Street/Anchor Island this week.
    Kate Murphy, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of delay
Noun
  • In the end, if climate change is as big of a challenge and a danger as has been stated, and as is widely believed, all countries will need to contribute something.
    Daniel Markind, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
  • The court also found clear and convincing evidence that Combs is a danger to the community, and no condition or combination of conditions would guarantee that the community would be safe if Combs were released.
    Liam Quinn, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of danger
Noun
  • Hoffman’s death is just one of many painful reminders in Brolin’s book about the perils of living hard and fast.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Budget carrier Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy this week, stoking concern about how the financial peril of a low-fare option could impact prices across the industry.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of peril
Noun
  • Fire hazards can significantly vary depending on numerous factors such as the kind of event, crowd size, technological applications, even simple factors like an open flame or fireworks display.
    Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Conventional heated blankets can cause electrical faults or overheating, among other safety hazards.
    Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of hazard
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“Cumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cumber. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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