as in hinders
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 impedes
Thus, the inability to read complex material impedes social as well as intellectual growth.
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Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2026
However, if leaving the door open impedes foot traffic or may allow a child or animal to become trapped inside the drum, even a few inches are helpful.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
The firm filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which indicates a need for new ownership as debt impedes operations.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2026
During the meeting, Amy Flottemesch, president of the Cincinnati Food Truck Association, said the curfew impedes food truck owners’ ability to do business, which relies on late-night crowds.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2025
If a mental image only impedes the human’s process of emulation, why should her mindedness make Celmins’s web less natural than the spider’s?
—Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
The university has also cracked down on chalking on campus sidewalks, which critics say impedes the free speech rights of students.
—Chris Quintana, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Such misrecognition impedes effective disease management and underscores the need to reevaluate Chagas disease's endemic status.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
That case alleges Apple systematically impedes third-party apps and accessories, from super-apps to cloud streaming and digital wallets, to keep users locked in.
—Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2026
However, if leaving the door open impedes foot traffic or may allow a child or animal to become trapped inside the drum, even a few inches are helpful.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
The firm filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which indicates a need for new ownership as debt impedes operations.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2026
During the meeting, Amy Flottemesch, president of the Cincinnati Food Truck Association, said the curfew impedes food truck owners’ ability to do business, which relies on late-night crowds.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2025
If a mental image only impedes the human’s process of emulation, why should her mindedness make Celmins’s web less natural than the spider’s?
—Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
The university has also cracked down on chalking on campus sidewalks, which critics say impedes the free speech rights of students.
—Chris Quintana, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Such misrecognition impedes effective disease management and underscores the need to reevaluate Chagas disease's endemic status.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
That case alleges Apple systematically impedes third-party apps and accessories, from super-apps to cloud streaming and digital wallets, to keep users locked in.
—Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impedes
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That imbalance — one main character rendered flesh and blood while the other never comes to life — hinders the central narrative of the film.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
3 Jan. 2026
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The anti-caking coating that prevents cheese from sticking together also hinders cheese from blending or melting into other foods with ease.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
27 Dec. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Open the oven door and remove anything that obstructs your path, like the oven racks and drawer.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Maia and her boyfriend Dylan (Josh Hustcherson) are on the outs after Maia completely embarrasses herself at Dylan’s game night with his co-workers.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
21 Dec. 2025
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There, the father of the bride gets too drunk and embarrasses himself.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Impedes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impedes. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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