as in obstacle
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 impediment
Cracking down on food dyes has become a major plank of the MAHA platform, but the chemicals are nowhere near the biggest impediment to making America healthy again.
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2025
Trump has been broadly critical of Ukraine's conduct since returning to office, repeatedly framing Kyiv as the main impediment to a peace deal.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2025
Deer pressure and development are the biggest impediments to ephemerals’ existence.
—Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
Lack of technical support is considered a major impediment to widespread adoption of conservation measures by farmers.
—Karl Blankenship, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2025
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 22 Apr. 2025
Trump has been broadly critical of Ukraine's conduct since returning to office, repeatedly framing Kyiv as the main impediment to a peace deal.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2025
Deer pressure and development are the biggest impediments to ephemerals’ existence.
—Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
Lack of technical support is considered a major impediment to widespread adoption of conservation measures by farmers.
—Karl Blankenship, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for impediment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impediment
Noun
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The challenge of problem-solving and overcoming high-stakes obstacles.—
Jovan Buha,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The final three are for ensuring successful implementation of the decision: foresight, which is the habit of setting goals; alertness, the habit of having situational awareness; and preparedness, the habit of anticipating and avoiding obstacles to implementation.—
Andrew Abela,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Other hurdles, such as charging infrastructure and consumer education, remain.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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The impact of the legislative hurdles is being felt at the construction site.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Federal prosecutors charged Dugan in April with obstruction and concealing an individual to prevent arrest.—
Todd Richmond,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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The Supreme Court struck down the Biden administration’s aggressive use of the obstruction charges.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2025
Noun
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While not a fatal setback, Merz's failure to win parliamentary backing at the first time of asking is a first for post-war Germany and an embarrassment for a man who has promised to revive economic growth at a time of global turbulence.—
Kirsti Knolle,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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In addition to losing their incomes, the suit says, the plaintiffs did not report Robinson to authorities for fear of reprisal and public embarrassment.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Some cities, such as San Francisco, are already taking this approach with the construction of flood barriers.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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Leo's ascension to the top of the Catholic Church was a surprise, Jameson said, because being a U.S. citizen was long considered a barrier to the papacy.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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“Impediment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impediment. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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