as in obstacles
something that makes movement or progress difficult
tough going for the burros on the canyon trail, even without the added impediment of heavy loads
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Recent Examples of impediments
Its settlement and exploitation have been slowed by its distance from the rest of the country and by geographic and climatic impediments to travel and communications.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
In a report dated June 15, the system contractor — LAX Integrated Express Solutions — said LAWA project impediments include airport landscaping work, approval delays and impacts from other projects.
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Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Tariffs are being imposed, there are strong impediments to any movement of labor, and economic coercion is being used practically everywhere.
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Immediately upon the signing of this MoU, the United States of America will begin the removal of its naval blockade and any disturbances or impediments against the Islamic Republic of Iran, and will fully end the naval blockade within 30 days.
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Npr Staff,
NPR,
18 June 2026
Cops stood near the hinges of endless yards of metal barricades, pushing the crowds through a maze of physical impediments.
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Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
Immediately upon the signing of this MOU, the United States of America will begin the removal of its naval blockade and any disturbances or impediments against the Islamic Republic of Iran and will fully end the naval blockade within 30 days.
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Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
Immediately upon the signing of this MOU, the United States of America will begin the removal of its naval blockade and any disturbances or impediments against the Islamic Republic of Iran, and will fully end the naval blockade within 30 days.
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Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
The horizontal bar chart shows different circumstances, like high cost of living and expensive housing, that Americans identify as impediments to achieving the American dream.
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Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
In a report dated June 15, the system contractor — LAX Integrated Express Solutions — said LAWA project impediments include airport landscaping work, approval delays and impacts from other projects.
—
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Tariffs are being imposed, there are strong impediments to any movement of labor, and economic coercion is being used practically everywhere.
—
Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Immediately upon the signing of this MoU, the United States of America will begin the removal of its naval blockade and any disturbances or impediments against the Islamic Republic of Iran, and will fully end the naval blockade within 30 days.
—
Npr Staff,
NPR,
18 June 2026
Cops stood near the hinges of endless yards of metal barricades, pushing the crowds through a maze of physical impediments.
—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
Immediately upon the signing of this MOU, the United States of America will begin the removal of its naval blockade and any disturbances or impediments against the Islamic Republic of Iran and will fully end the naval blockade within 30 days.
—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
Immediately upon the signing of this MOU, the United States of America will begin the removal of its naval blockade and any disturbances or impediments against the Islamic Republic of Iran, and will fully end the naval blockade within 30 days.
—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
The horizontal bar chart shows different circumstances, like high cost of living and expensive housing, that Americans identify as impediments to achieving the American dream.
—
Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impediments
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Crews can drive directly into rivers or lakes without installing additional equipment, allowing the vehicle to continue moving even when water obstacles stand in the way.
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Remember, your perspective shapes your reality—choose to see opportunities over obstacles.
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Ro said interactive chatbots have technological hurdles to overcome, such as a mismatch between their verbal comments and their facial expressions.
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Meanwhile, the technological and financial hurdles of fighting the sonic boom appeared insurmountable.
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The alternating placements of the piles/objects are very precise, which creates a series of chicanes, indicating they are not intended as obstructions but rather to prevent rapid ingress and egress by any vehicle toward the tunnels.
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Recent emergencies have included animals falling off a boat, lacerations from dog fights on the beach, clamshell ingestion, sand impaction, which can cause obstructions in the digestive system, and of course Lyme disease.
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Families, educators and advocates described barriers to accessing proper support and services.
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The Selma-to-Montgomery marches galvanized passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which did away with most barriers such as poll taxes and other forms of voter discrimination targeting Black Americans in the Deep South.
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“Impediments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impediments. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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