impasses

plural of impasse

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impasses
Noun
  • True moral dilemmas, which become tangled, in ways that seem impossible to unravel, with his private life.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Find someone who can step back and see your dilemmas from a different angle.
    Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • These extreme predicaments and the deaths of people trapped in flooding homes in the Lower Ninth Ward were powerful reminders of the vulnerability of many low-income, elderly and ill residents who were unable to get out ahead of the disaster.
    Eric Kevin Stern, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
  • That being said, the news is filled with articles about schools in similar predicaments taking more draconian measures or even being forced to close.
    Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • From premium cuts of beef and pickles sourced from a local business to artisanal bread from a neighborhood bakery, combined with tableside presentation and personalized service, every detail is crafted to deliver elegance, artistry and a story guests will remember.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Jarred pickles are something of an essential accouterment to have on hand, especially in a Southern kitchen.
    Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Divers planned to search Icicle Creek to reach areas where logjams had previously barred dive teams, while other investigators conducted a grid search in a quarter-mile radius around the campground, officials said.
    Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • That could help fix some of the logjams the team has.
    Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Another had six offensive linemen looking to create holes for the running game, which had runs of 9, 8 and 8 yards on the opening drive.
    David Ubben, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Sunday to the apartment unit on the 4800 block of El Camino Avenue after a caller reported bullet holes in a door and could not reach family members inside.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • As Ever’s first batch of products, which included teas, honey, jams, rosé wine, and even flower sprinkles, meanwhile, sold out in minutes.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2025
  • That period of time culminated in the group’s debut album, out later this year, that showcases We The Band’s funky R&B stylings alongside its knack for improvisational jams.
    Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2025
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“Impasses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impasses. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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