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
The university has also cracked down on chalking on campus sidewalks, which critics say impedes the free speech rights of students.
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Chris Quintana, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Let go of whatever impedes your growth.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 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
But fear, too, impedes the independence of a judge.
—Andre M. Davis, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2025
Let go of whatever impedes your progress and growth.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2025
However, any individual who impedes law enforcement operations, potentially threatening the safety of law enforcement agents and subjects of their investigations, is subject to investigation and potential prosecution by the Department of Justice.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
This impedes innovation and handicaps the United States in its competition with China, which employs an enormous SWF and directs and nurtures national champion companies that dominate global markets.
—Steve Bowsher, Foreign Affairs, 24 Feb. 2025
Chris Quintana, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Let go of whatever impedes your growth.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 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
But fear, too, impedes the independence of a judge.
—Andre M. Davis, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2025
Let go of whatever impedes your progress and growth.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2025
However, any individual who impedes law enforcement operations, potentially threatening the safety of law enforcement agents and subjects of their investigations, is subject to investigation and potential prosecution by the Department of Justice.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
This impedes innovation and handicaps the United States in its competition with China, which employs an enormous SWF and directs and nurtures national champion companies that dominate global markets.
—Steve Bowsher, Foreign Affairs, 24 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impedes
Verb
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This innovative platform, which researchers are exploring for applications ranging from flu to cancer to AIDS, poses a threat to global defenses against future crises and hinders progress in biomedical innovation.—
Bernadette Boden Albala,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Bonner hamstring injury further hinders this crew.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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,
5 Sep. 2025
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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,
4 Sep. 2025
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Impedes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impedes. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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