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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
Erikas Mwisi, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
In a twist that feels somewhere between Misery and Triangle of Sadness, it's revealed that Linda has not only hidden the true nature of the island from Bradley, but has intentionally impeded them from getting help.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
Across all categories, Reconomy found that while circularity is technically possible, the process is impeded by challenges in sorting, aggregation, data visibility and underdeveloped end markets.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Goalkeeper Bernd Leno was the victim both times, impeded by Kevin Schade and then Igor Thiago.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 May 2026
In the Jazz Age, the culture and the style that Bradley was soaking up every night were information that white performers craved, but which racial segregation impeded them from accessing.
—Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
Two off-the-field issues also impeded Gonzalez’s progress as a player.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 8 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
Verb
Aid workers have also told CNN that the dismantling of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and US funding cuts carried out prior to the outbreak have impeded the response.
—Erikas Mwisi, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
In a twist that feels somewhere between Misery and Triangle of Sadness, it's revealed that Linda has not only hidden the true nature of the island from Bradley, but has intentionally impeded them from getting help.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
Across all categories, Reconomy found that while circularity is technically possible, the process is impeded by challenges in sorting, aggregation, data visibility and underdeveloped end markets.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Goalkeeper Bernd Leno was the victim both times, impeded by Kevin Schade and then Igor Thiago.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 May 2026
In the Jazz Age, the culture and the style that Bradley was soaking up every night were information that white performers craved, but which racial segregation impeded them from accessing.
—Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
Two off-the-field issues also impeded Gonzalez’s progress as a player.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 8 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impeded
Verb
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But like Hulst, he was also hampered by injuries.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Clark is finally at full strength again after, hampered by a groin injury, played in only 13 games a year ago.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The search may be hindered by thunderstorms moving through the area Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday night.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Undeterred, the siblings set off on a perilous journey, helped and hindered by both natural and supernatural elements along the way.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 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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Some fans weighed in on his outfit choice on social media, sparking conversations about if the actor might have embarrassed his wife.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
27 May 2026
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The Sixers were embarrassed by the Knicks 144-114 in Game 4 in front of a New York-heavy crowd in South Philadelphia.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
12 May 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 6 Jun. 2026.
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