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as in halt
a point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in
in their bitter custody battle, the divorcing couple are at a total impasse
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as in predicament
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
the impossible impasse faced by those who opposed the war but did not want to seem disloyal to the troops
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Recent Examples of impasse
The timing of the announcement appeared not to be coincidental, coming as Disney reached a rancorous carriage impasse with YouTube TV.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
While the shutdown is starting to threaten millions of Americans—including many who may not receive food stamp benefits next month—Democrats and Republicans are still at an impasse over the spending bill.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Officials have warned that food stamp benefits are slated to end for millions of Americans this weekend due to the impasse.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
The government shutdown is poised to become the longest ever this week as the impasse between Democrats and Republicans has dragged into a new month.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
While the shutdown is starting to threaten millions of Americans—including many who may not receive food stamp benefits next month—Democrats and Republicans are still at an impasse over the spending bill.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Officials have warned that food stamp benefits are slated to end for millions of Americans this weekend due to the impasse.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impasse
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Elsewhere, the e-cargo is built around aluminum front and rear frame components, rolls on 20-inch wheels wearing Scwhalbe rubber, and comes to a halt courtesy of Tektro quad-piston hydraulic brakes rocking 180-mm discs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
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And in a situation where millions of Americans risked going hungry with the potential halt of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the group is using that power for good.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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Funding predicament The CJA funding shortfall is a result of the continuing resolution that Congress approved in March, just hours before a looming shutdown, to fund the government through the end of September.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
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And as of this July, 58% of Gen Z students globally who finished college in the past year were still trying to find stable work, compared to 25% of millennials and Gen Xers who faced the same predicament.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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That’s because a congressional deadlock tied to the extension of enhanced subsidies for insurance premiums has continued with no end in sight.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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The suspension of food aid and flight delays from furloughed workers are among the reasons lawmakers say bipartisan talks are picking up steam to resolve the spending deadlock.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Finch’s faith The Timberwolves’ coach has a dilemma on his hands with Rob Dillingham.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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At the same time, Powell emphasized the boom creates a policy dilemma for the Fed.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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But as the stalemate has dragged on, some Democrats have been looking for a way out.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
6 Nov. 2025
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Legislators have been at a stalemate over expiring healthcare funding and tax credits for the Affordable Care Act, often referred to as Obamacare, USA TODAY reported.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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To get the Benny Blanco drink, customers could add cherry flavor and pickles.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Blue Jays reliever Seranthony Dominguez got into a pickle of his own in the 10th inning.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Keep your windows closed and patch any holes in screens to deter moths from entering your home.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Next, a 10,000-pound concrete-and-steel battering ram was used to punch 24-foot holes through the ice, beginning at the far end of the whales' four-mile path to freedom, so as not to alarm them.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Impasse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impasse. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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