as in to hinder
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 impede
Fellow New Jersey Democrat Rep. LaMonica McIver, acting out at the same scrum, was also arrested and charged with assaulting and impeding federal agents.
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Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 23 June 2025
As the latest satellite images appear to confirm, being struck with more than a dozen bunker buster bombs will have seriously impeded, if not destroyed, Iran’s nuclear program.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
Reimagine Organizational Structures For AI Velocity Traditional hierarchies and functional silos often impede AI adoption.
—Sandeep Telu, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin accused Lander of assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 17 June 2025
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Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 23 June 2025
As the latest satellite images appear to confirm, being struck with more than a dozen bunker buster bombs will have seriously impeded, if not destroyed, Iran’s nuclear program.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
Reimagine Organizational Structures For AI Velocity Traditional hierarchies and functional silos often impede AI adoption.
—Sandeep Telu, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin accused Lander of assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 17 June 2025
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However, rather than hindering its movement, this feature is actually an adaptation that enhances its ability to survive in a diverse range of North American habitats.—
Smithsonian magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 June 2025
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And continuing to avoid important financial conversations when a child returns home as an adult can further hinder a boomerang child's ability to navigate future financial decisions, Gonzalez says.—
Natalie Wu,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 June 2025
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As exciting as the high-speed maze gameplay gets, though, Pac-Man Superfast is hampered by a few odd design decisions.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 June 2025
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Keep clear of puddles - Driving through puddles or low rainwater areas can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2025
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Kastner, meanwhile, was charged with battery and obstructing an officer without violence.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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And best of all, no one could possibly be embarrassed by these empathetic words.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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Mavericks 4-2 over Heat (2011): Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavs absolutely embarrassed the Heatles.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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“Impede.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impede. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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