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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 impeded
Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 May 2026
In the Jazz Age, the culture and the style that Bradley was soaking up every night were information that white performers craved, but which racial segregation impeded them from accessing.
—Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
Two off-the-field issues also impeded Gonzalez’s progress as a player.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
GasBuddy expects that if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked or significantly impeded through Memorial Day, the national average price of gas could surpass the all‑time record of $5 per gallon.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 May 2026
Iris’ dreams of becoming an artist are impeded by her oppressive boss and rigid social structure of the 1850s.
—Peter White, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
This shall not be impeded by the cessation of hostilities.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Robert Brulle, a visiting professor at Brown University who studies fossil fuel lobbying, said ExxonMobil led efforts to discredit climate science that successfully impeded government intervention.
—Alex Kuffner, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Tehran said no Gulf ports will be safe if traffic to and from its own are impeded.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
Goalkeeper Bernd Leno was the victim both times, impeded by Kevin Schade and then Igor Thiago.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 May 2026
In the Jazz Age, the culture and the style that Bradley was soaking up every night were information that white performers craved, but which racial segregation impeded them from accessing.
—Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
Two off-the-field issues also impeded Gonzalez’s progress as a player.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
GasBuddy expects that if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked or significantly impeded through Memorial Day, the national average price of gas could surpass the all‑time record of $5 per gallon.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 May 2026
Iris’ dreams of becoming an artist are impeded by her oppressive boss and rigid social structure of the 1850s.
—Peter White, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
This shall not be impeded by the cessation of hostilities.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Robert Brulle, a visiting professor at Brown University who studies fossil fuel lobbying, said ExxonMobil led efforts to discredit climate science that successfully impeded government intervention.
—Alex Kuffner, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Tehran said no Gulf ports will be safe if traffic to and from its own are impeded.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impeded
Verb
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But most summit speakers treated circularity—a nebulous concept at the best of times—largely as an engineering challenge, one hampered by immature infrastructure, policy gaps and weak economics.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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The company is seeking to create a Duchenne gene therapy that is more effective and safer than Sarepta Therapeutics’ Elevidys, which has been hampered by safety concerns, particularly following the deaths of two recipients from liver failure.—
Jason Mast,
STAT,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The chaos that ensued has seen a clash of play styles, with some players trying to transcend their normal strategies and others falling victim to the same mistakes that have hindered their past quests for victory.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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White had hoped to have a college athlete career playing basketball and lacrosse but was hindered by injuries and several surgeries on her knees.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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StubHub should have disclosed the obstructed view upfront.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Depending on your vantage point, the band was often semi-obstructed or blocked from view.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Sixers were embarrassed by the Knicks 144-114 in Game 4 in front of a New York-heavy crowd in South Philadelphia.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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That this series has flipped on its head seemed almost impossible last Sunday, when the Celtics embarrassed Philadelphia in a Game 4 win on the Sixers’ home floor.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Three other vehicles with human drivers then appeared to illegally pass the stopped bus.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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The truck crossed into the eastbound lane and crashed into the stopped Kia, striking the three pedestrians, CHP said.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Impeded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impeded. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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