as in to hinder
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
the construction work impeded the smooth running of the office for several months
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Recent Examples of impede
Trump’s actual ability to impede the stadium deal is unclear.
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 21 July 2025
Hours later, federal officials painted a different picture, saying Castillo had slashed the tires on one of their vehicles and impeded their arrests.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2025
Though no charges have been filed, the probe was backed by DOJ leadership and stemmed from a memo by former Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, now a Trump judicial nominee, urging prosecution of state actors who impede immigration enforcement.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
Agents were executing a search warrant at the farm and arrested several individuals on suspicion of impeding the operation, according to Essayli.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 21 July 2025
Hours later, federal officials painted a different picture, saying Castillo had slashed the tires on one of their vehicles and impeded their arrests.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2025
Though no charges have been filed, the probe was backed by DOJ leadership and stemmed from a memo by former Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, now a Trump judicial nominee, urging prosecution of state actors who impede immigration enforcement.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
Agents were executing a search warrant at the farm and arrested several individuals on suspicion of impeding the operation, according to Essayli.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impede
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Hayes and the unnamed person were also charged with hindering prosecution in the first degree, according to court documents.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
30 July 2025
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Leading Through Change And Crisis There's no doubt leadership fatigue toward managing culture can erode an organization’s sense of identity, hinder growth and breed disengagement.—
Dave Barnett,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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So while the player got a dream move to one of Europe’s top leagues and RSL got what felt like good value, a once-promising push to win hardware was undeniably hampered.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
28 July 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,
Sacbee.com,
28 July 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas 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.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
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Look, the Yankees didn’t embarrass themselves in a 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on Monday night.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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In the aftermath, the mother was angry for a week, accusing him of undermining her authority and embarrassing her in front of their social circle.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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“Impede.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impede. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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