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to create difficulty for the work or activity of
the construction work impeded the smooth running of the office for several months
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Recent Examples of impeded
Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
GasBuddy expects that if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked or significantly impeded through Memorial Day, the national average price of gas could surpass the all‑time record of $5 per gallon.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 May 2026
Iris’ dreams of becoming an artist are impeded by her oppressive boss and rigid social structure of the 1850s.
—Peter White, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
This shall not be impeded by the cessation of hostilities.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Robert Brulle, a visiting professor at Brown University who studies fossil fuel lobbying, said ExxonMobil led efforts to discredit climate science that successfully impeded government intervention.
—Alex Kuffner, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Tehran said no Gulf ports will be safe if traffic to and from its own are impeded.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
The discovery of Miller’s and Haynes’ remains could bring clarity to a longstanding and controversial cold case in which multiple people are alleged to have eluded accountability or impeded justice.
—Jessie Christopher Smith, Oklahoman, 7 Apr. 2026
Beyond the Cal/OSHA investigation, which has not previously been detailed publicly, attorneys for the state allege the Sheriff’s Department has impeded the workplace safety inquiry and refused to hand over vital documents, according to court filings in an ongoing dispute between the two agencies.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Catholic-Protestant divide impeded North American solidarity.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
GasBuddy expects that if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked or significantly impeded through Memorial Day, the national average price of gas could surpass the all‑time record of $5 per gallon.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 May 2026
Iris’ dreams of becoming an artist are impeded by her oppressive boss and rigid social structure of the 1850s.
—Peter White, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
This shall not be impeded by the cessation of hostilities.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026
Robert Brulle, a visiting professor at Brown University who studies fossil fuel lobbying, said ExxonMobil led efforts to discredit climate science that successfully impeded government intervention.
—Alex Kuffner, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Tehran said no Gulf ports will be safe if traffic to and from its own are impeded.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
The discovery of Miller’s and Haynes’ remains could bring clarity to a longstanding and controversial cold case in which multiple people are alleged to have eluded accountability or impeded justice.
—Jessie Christopher Smith, Oklahoman, 7 Apr. 2026
Beyond the Cal/OSHA investigation, which has not previously been detailed publicly, attorneys for the state allege the Sheriff’s Department has impeded the workplace safety inquiry and refused to hand over vital documents, according to court filings in an ongoing dispute between the two agencies.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impeded
Verb
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Abreu came through again with a sacrifice fly to score Jarren Duran in the bottom of the inning, but the potential Red Sox rally was hampered after Willson Contreras was thrown out at second trying to stretch a single into a double for the inning’s first out.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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The wear and tear of lengthy overtimes also hampered the Mammoth’s skaters.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Nearly 9 in 10 workers said burnout has hindered their productivity.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Rams boss Les Snead and Chiefs leadership tandem Andy Reid and Brett Veach don’t seem hindered by obstacles either, despite later draft slots and paying future Hall of Fame quarterbacks.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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StubHub should have disclosed the obstructed view upfront.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Depending on your vantage point, the band was often semi-obstructed or blocked from view.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That this series has flipped on its head seemed almost impossible last Sunday, when the Celtics embarrassed Philadelphia in a Game 4 win on the Sixers’ home floor.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The Mets were embarrassed by the Washington Nationals in an 14-2 blowout to even up the series at one game apiece.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Three other vehicles with human drivers then appeared to illegally pass the stopped bus.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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The truck crossed into the eastbound lane and crashed into the stopped Kia, striking the three pedestrians, CHP said.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Impeded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impeded. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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