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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
Dylan Butts, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
The Patriarchate said that the decision impeded freedom of worship and the status quo in Jerusalem.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Attacking patterns are centralised around Rogers, yet the recent ponderous tempo has impeded quick passes into his feet.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Among other things, the plaintiffs argue ingress via Billings Road should not be impeded or limited to La Cantera residents.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Hungry for travel and unaware of his history of mental disturbance—a habit of firing pistols during classes for deaf pupils had impeded his progress in Scottish schools—Muriel agreed to follow him to Southern Rhodesia, where the couple were married the following year.
—Miranda Seymour, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
The Iran war has further impeded the flow of weapons, said the officials, speaking on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to talj to the media.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Since the conflict began, Iran has impeded flow through the Strait of Hormuz.
—NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Oil prices have spiked above $100 per barrel amid Iranian threats to maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and declarations of force majeure by both Kuwait and Bahrain, who argue events beyond their control have impeded their ability to deliver petroleum.
—Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Industry leaders also say the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route now being impeded by the war, must reopen by mid-April or supply disruptions could worsen significantly.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
The Patriarchate said that the decision impeded freedom of worship and the status quo in Jerusalem.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Attacking patterns are centralised around Rogers, yet the recent ponderous tempo has impeded quick passes into his feet.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Among other things, the plaintiffs argue ingress via Billings Road should not be impeded or limited to La Cantera residents.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
Hungry for travel and unaware of his history of mental disturbance—a habit of firing pistols during classes for deaf pupils had impeded his progress in Scottish schools—Muriel agreed to follow him to Southern Rhodesia, where the couple were married the following year.
—Miranda Seymour, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
The Iran war has further impeded the flow of weapons, said the officials, speaking on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to talj to the media.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Since the conflict began, Iran has impeded flow through the Strait of Hormuz.
—NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
Oil prices have spiked above $100 per barrel amid Iranian threats to maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and declarations of force majeure by both Kuwait and Bahrain, who argue events beyond their control have impeded their ability to deliver petroleum.
—Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impeded
Verb
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His ability to hold runners has hampered him.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Jospin never embraced his role as a public figure, hampered by a restrained personality that grew even stiffer in front of cameras.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Noem's contract review policy disproportionately hindered FEMA, which awards massive contracts and funds disaster aid projects that frequently exceed $100,000.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
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However, a budget managed by Congress with limited long-term visibility, coupled with a slow contracting process hindered by bureaucracy, creates some roadblocks.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 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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Former head coach Brian Daboll’s charge to the medical tent and behavior towards one of the Giants’ doctors also embarrassed the team.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Tonight’s ceremony had none of the major dramatic mishaps that have both embarrassed the Academy Awards’ organizers and affirmed the event’s status as must-see live TV.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 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 3 Apr. 2026.
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