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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
Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 5 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
On landing, Molly ran towards her owner in excitement as a visibly emotional Johnston, impeded by a cast on her right arm, slowly lowered herself to the ground to embrace the canine.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
The Patriarchate said that the decision impeded freedom of worship and the status quo in Jerusalem.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2026
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
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
Verb
At other events, RAM's compassion is impeded by red tape.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 5 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
On landing, Molly ran towards her owner in excitement as a visibly emotional Johnston, impeded by a cast on her right arm, slowly lowered herself to the ground to embrace the canine.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
The Patriarchate said that the decision impeded freedom of worship and the status quo in Jerusalem.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impeded
Verb
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Drone strikes and other attacks have hampered operations at energy ports in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman and other nations, the Journal said.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
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Sandboxing allows firms to focus solely on moving experiments swiftly through the pilot phase because the teams working on them are not hampered by juggling experimentation with their day-to-day.—
Francesca Cassidy,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That said, Springfield has hindered municipalities in important ways from addressing their budget constraints.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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By some measures, Altman’s maneuver has not hindered the company’s success.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 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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Bruce Jay Parker had always been quirky, in ways that generally delighted his friends and acquaintances, and frequently embarrassed his wife and two daughters.—
Ashley Parker,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Yankees embarrassed the San Francisco Giants on the road to begin the 2026 MLB season.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 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 12 Apr. 2026.
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