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
Nafees Alam, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2025
Still, the same sluggish offense that’s hindered them in recent weeks persisted as the Terps shot just 3-for-12 from 3-point range in the opening half.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2025
His tenure has been marked by controversy, starting with concerns that service cutbacks would hinder vote-by-mail efforts in that year's presidential election.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2025
Driving the news: The freezing of State Department funds is hindering local groups from helping refugees who arrived shortly before the executive order, says Adam Clark, the executive director of World Relief Durham.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025
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Kelsey Plum and Angel Reese have stressed that the current pay scale does not attract or retain top talent, which could hinder the league’s overall competitiveness and growth.
—Nafees Alam, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2025
Still, the same sluggish offense that’s hindered them in recent weeks persisted as the Terps shot just 3-for-12 from 3-point range in the opening half.
—Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2025
His tenure has been marked by controversy, starting with concerns that service cutbacks would hinder vote-by-mail efforts in that year's presidential election.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2025
Driving the news: The freezing of State Department funds is hindering local groups from helping refugees who arrived shortly before the executive order, says Adam Clark, the executive director of World Relief Durham.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinder
Adjective
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The iPhone 16e features a larger screen, utilizes Face ID, features a USB-C charging ports and includes a 48-megapixel rear camera.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The 250-watt rear hub motor assists you for speeds up to 15.5 miles per hour.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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However, any individual who impedes law enforcement operations, potentially threatening the safety of law enforcement agents and subjects of their investigations, is subject to investigation and potential prosecution by the Department of Justice.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Without such reform, unmanageable debt will continue to impede these countries from investing in domestic green industrial strategies or in other measures to prevent and respond to climate, health, and other emergencies.—
Mariana Mazzucato,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Beyond the back pain benefits, boat pose can hone your ability to breathe properly while simultaneously engaging your core.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
19 Feb. 2025
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In Orchard Hills, 7-foot-wide paths run behind the properties, so fire crews and vehicles can better access the back sides of homes.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Limiting the federal funding would hamper Medicaid's ability to help states during difficult economic times, when demand for coverage rises with falling employment and incomes, while states also have fewer tax dollars to spend.—
Phil Galewitz,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
16 Feb. 2025
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The leader of a political region within the broader nation, Dodik was at the time under U.S. sanctions by the Trump administration for actively obstructing American efforts to prevent more bloodshed.—
Brett Murphy,
ProPublica,
16 Feb. 2025
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The woman was charged Feb. 3 with obstructing an officer and two counts of child neglect, according to court records.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The rest would sooner expect the AfD to embarrass Germany than to save it.—
Simon Shuster/Berlin,
TIME,
22 Feb. 2025
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The rapper has famously pressed people (and embarrassed them) regarding giving him monies owed on social media.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Hinder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinder. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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