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
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
Police officers seeking to thwart the getaway are impeded by the festivities of the Puerto Rican Day parade, which features a sublime performance by the salsa great Eddie Palmieri (who died earlier this month, at the age of eighty-eight).
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2025
The federal government is arguing that the deployment of the National Guard and Marines was solely to support immigration officials, who were impeded by large-scale protests across the city in early June.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2025
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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
Police officers seeking to thwart the getaway are impeded by the festivities of the Puerto Rican Day parade, which features a sublime performance by the salsa great Eddie Palmieri (who died earlier this month, at the age of eighty-eight).
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2025
The federal government is arguing that the deployment of the National Guard and Marines was solely to support immigration officials, who were impeded by large-scale protests across the city in early June.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impeded
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Talking to Bill Nighy about his star turn as a frail and at times broken novelist in & Sons is rather hampered by the British actor not having seen director Pablo Trapero’s father-and-son drama on a screen of any size ahead of its world premiere on Sunday at the Toronto Film Festival.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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Currently, only 37% of the more than 5 million tons of trash generated in the county each year is recycled — and even that is hampered by a 40% contamination rate.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Trump criticized Powell for raising rates during his first term, arguing that such actions hindered economic growth.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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In Wind River, the investigation into Natalie's death is hindered by a troubling legal gap.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Ogles launched a congressional probe into O’Connell, claiming his administration obstructed ICE operations.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
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Trump was not charged with any crime, but Mueller later shared 10 instances in which the president may have obstructed justice.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The bad weather may have been a better option for the Dolphins as they were embarrassed by the Colts, with a final score of 30-8.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images The President fired the nation’s top labor statistician because the jobs numbers embarrassed him.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Impeded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impeded. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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