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
Some conservatives have pushed for green card holders like Öztürk or Mahmoud Khalil, who participated in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, to face deportation, sparking criticism from free speech advocates who view those calls as impeding on their First Amendment rights.
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Miami goalkeeper Oscar Ustari was issued a red card in the 38th minute for impeding Charlotte’s Wilfried Zaha in the box.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
The university has also cracked down on chalking on campus sidewalks, which critics say impedes the free speech rights of students.
—Chris Quintana, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
The movie is a wry look at the petty foibles of life, the fears and neuroses that can impede a person’s path to fulfillment and enlightenment.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Miami goalkeeper Oscar Ustari was issued a red card in the 38th minute for impeding Charlotte’s Wilfried Zaha in the box.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
The university has also cracked down on chalking on campus sidewalks, which critics say impedes the free speech rights of students.
—Chris Quintana, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
The movie is a wry look at the petty foibles of life, the fears and neuroses that can impede a person’s path to fulfillment and enlightenment.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impede
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Although dry air and other unfavorable atmospheric conditions have recently hindered development, the disturbance is expected to move into a more favorable environment later this week, giving it a better chance to become organized.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, the complexity of integrating disparate systems and ensuring compliance with regional regulations can hinder the seamless delivery of messages.—
Ivan Ostojić,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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However, the two-time WNBA MVP looked hampered by the injury, scoring just six points in 20 minutes on the court.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 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,
18 Sep. 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,
18 Sep. 2025
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Yet the longer Israel obstructs the Hezbollah disarmament plan, the less receptive most of Lebanon’s Shias will be to it.—
Bilal Y. Saab,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
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Good, because there is one Duck — Justin Herbert — who will happily embarrass them.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
18 Sep. 2025
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The team that embarrassed the Rams at SoFi Stadium in November.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Impede.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impede. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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