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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
Anissa Rivera, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
But the totality of the circumstances greatly impeded my ability to write Ballot.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
The plaintiffs include six New York City government workers who allege that EmblemHealth’s ghost network has significantly impeded their access to mental health care.
—Kate Snow, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026
In a letter, Hassan asked the DHS inspector general to investigate whether those comments have impeded or biased the investigations into the deaths of Good and Pretti, citing an exchange with another administration official as reason to open a probe.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
It’s helped by the mascot at a certain point, rather than impeded.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
The Department of Agriculture will remain open, meaning the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will not be impeded — a key difference from the record-long shutdown last fall.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 2 Feb. 2026
The ministry posted a statement in Spanish on X saying Consulate officials immediately impeded the agents from entering the consulate’s premises, protecting Ecuadorian nationals who were inside the building.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 28 Jan. 2026
The film follows numerous women, including a journalist, who were impeded in their search for justice thanks to nine-figure defamation suits.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
That, De Bremaeker said, impeded efforts to submit emergency court filings to prevent their removal from the country without due process.
—Anissa Rivera, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
But the totality of the circumstances greatly impeded my ability to write Ballot.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
The plaintiffs include six New York City government workers who allege that EmblemHealth’s ghost network has significantly impeded their access to mental health care.
—Kate Snow, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026
In a letter, Hassan asked the DHS inspector general to investigate whether those comments have impeded or biased the investigations into the deaths of Good and Pretti, citing an exchange with another administration official as reason to open a probe.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
It’s helped by the mascot at a certain point, rather than impeded.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
The Department of Agriculture will remain open, meaning the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will not be impeded — a key difference from the record-long shutdown last fall.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 2 Feb. 2026
The ministry posted a statement in Spanish on X saying Consulate officials immediately impeded the agents from entering the consulate’s premises, protecting Ecuadorian nationals who were inside the building.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 28 Jan. 2026
The film follows numerous women, including a journalist, who were impeded in their search for justice thanks to nine-figure defamation suits.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impeded
Verb
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The journey is hampered by lack of money and other misfortunes, and it’s eventually interrupted by a gunshot, announcing the cantankerous presence of Tiga.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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It has also been hampered by its own investors failing to back it, Semafor’s technology editor reported.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That all but hindered their ability to disguise.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Lackluster support from the mayor’s office for law enforcement has hindered recruitment and retention.—
Juan Rangel,
Chicago Tribune,
8 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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Would the girl with the bright smile have been embarrassed by her love Stitch as a teen?—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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The team embarrassed Canada, 5-0, in the preliminary round, and swept the North American neighbor in four straight Olympic tune-ups.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
20 Feb. 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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That's when a 51-year-old woman driving a Tesla south on Highway 85 struck the Focus, causing both cars to spin and crash into a stopped semi-truck.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Impeded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impeded. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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