as in hampered
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
Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
The implementation of the SCORE Act could be impeded by other types of legal challenges.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Additionally, debris removal took place, including significant debris that impeded roadways and public spaces, and damage occurred to water control facilities, utilities and parks and recreation facilities.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The rare move highlighted the administration's combative stance toward jurists who impeded its immigration policies.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
By the time the search for Luhn began, weather conditions in the park had changed and heavy rain impeded the operation.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
In its public posting of their offer, the teachers union said the school board has impeded progress of negotiations and spread inaccurate information about the union’s proposal.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
The city of Benton has issued reassurances to residents of Saline County that transportation and traffic to Saline Memorial Hospital would not be impeded by ongoing construction work on Exit 117 off Interstate 30.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 19 Aug. 2025
The old electronic scoreboard at that end has also gone, so the view of those who stand on the back row will no longer be impeded.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Another lottery pick, Leo Carlsson, twice impeded Utah’s progress up the ice.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
The implementation of the SCORE Act could be impeded by other types of legal challenges.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Additionally, debris removal took place, including significant debris that impeded roadways and public spaces, and damage occurred to water control facilities, utilities and parks and recreation facilities.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The rare move highlighted the administration's combative stance toward jurists who impeded its immigration policies.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
By the time the search for Luhn began, weather conditions in the park had changed and heavy rain impeded the operation.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
In its public posting of their offer, the teachers union said the school board has impeded progress of negotiations and spread inaccurate information about the union’s proposal.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
The city of Benton has issued reassurances to residents of Saline County that transportation and traffic to Saline Memorial Hospital would not be impeded by ongoing construction work on Exit 117 off Interstate 30.
—Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 19 Aug. 2025
The old electronic scoreboard at that end has also gone, so the view of those who stand on the back row will no longer be impeded.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impeded
Verb
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Seven in 10 Gen Xers say inflation has hampered their savings.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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But its progress was hampered by the security and economic crisis resulting from Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The new law removes the certificate of need requirement for facilities with four or fewer beds, a major obstacle that previously hindered their creation.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Some McElwain staffers argue the Gators’ 2016 defense could have led a CFP push if Luke Del Rio remained healthy, and offseason shoulder/leg injuries hindered Lagway’s progress this fall.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Prosecutors say Comey lied about authorizing an FBI source to speak to the media about the investigation and obstructed Congress by making false statements intended to impede lawmakers’ probe into the FBI’s actions, according to a copy of the indictment obtained by The Washington Post.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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In a July 29 post to the social media platform, Minniear included snaps of himself and some picturesque locations, as well as a shot of Goulding laying nude in bed with her arm, side and thigh visible but face mostly obstructed.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Me, a beautiful and clever five-time Emmy-winning writer with a few Wednesday nights free, and The Golden Bachelor, a heartwarming and adorable exploration of women’s second acts with a male doofus at the center who has already embarrassed himself.—
Ali Barthwell,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Of course, some embarrassed me within a sentence or two, and were dispatched quickly.—
Jane Ciabattari
September 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Impeded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impeded. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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