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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
Complex issues are at the heart of the impasse, for this is about much more than two teams and one glorious series.
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Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
But in order for a public union to legally strike, negotiations between the state and labor group need to reach an impasse, Yeung said.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
Republican leaders have reportedly floated a higher SALT cap of $40,000 for single people and $80,000 for married couples in an effort to break that impasse.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
Lawler took a jab at Smith on Tuesday amid the impasse.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 13 May 2025
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Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
But in order for a public union to legally strike, negotiations between the state and labor group need to reach an impasse, Yeung said.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
Republican leaders have reportedly floated a higher SALT cap of $40,000 for single people and $80,000 for married couples in an effort to break that impasse.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
Lawler took a jab at Smith on Tuesday amid the impasse.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impasse
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Taylor Walls belted a homer and drove in three runs, Danny Jansen added a two-run shot and Brandon Lowe had a solo homer for the Rays, who saw their four-game winning streak come to a halt.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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Zero visibility strategy: In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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In fact, the predicament of Enphase Energy illustrates the risks of heavily investing in a single stock.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Two boaters were rescued from a treacherous predicament on a raging river in Maryland, officials said.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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His Administration maintains that only top-level talks can break the current deadlock.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
5 June 2025
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This followed a previous meeting in which votes on the initial seven applicants also resulted in 3–3 deadlocks.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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Lee’s version stars frequent collaborator Denzel Washington as a music mogul who becomes the target of a ransom demand that forces him into a moral dilemma, between life and death.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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According to my company's Prescription Habits Report, 48% of those over 55 have been forced to choose between their medications and essential bills, while 45% of adults aged 35 to 54 face the same dilemma.—
Alexandra Robertson,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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While the conflict has been at a stalemate for some time, with Russia controlling roughly 20% of Ukrainian territory, Mr. Putin has far greater reserves of soldiers and firepower.—
Anna Mulrine Grobe,
Christian Science Monitor,
4 June 2025
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What a Lee presidency might look like Yoon’s martial law decree had been in part fueled by his frustration over a months-long political stalemate, with Lee’s Democratic Party blocking the president from moving forward with many of his campaign promises and policies.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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Bake a tray of chicken tenders (store-bought or homemade), set out flour tortillas, and offer a few sauces, pickles, and shredded lettuce.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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Its menu includes the 8oz Trump Cheeseburger and the 16oz Trump Tower, both with fries, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles and Trump Sauce.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Despite his success, DeBoer’s tenure in Dallas will now be best remembered for his snap decision to pull starting goaltender Jake Oettinger after the Stars fell into an early 2-0 hole in their elimination game against Edmonton last week.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Three holes were drilled in his skull to reduce the pressure on his brain (those holes were later filled with titanium plugs).—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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“Impasse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impasse. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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