as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
tough going for the burros on the canyon trail, even without the added impediment of heavy loads
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Recent Examples of impediment
Starting to deregulate labor markets, limiting growth in minimum wages, and reducing impediments on labor flexibility.
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Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The roads are largely impassable in other areas, however, with impediments ranging from potholes to boulders placed in the street, Dant said.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Atlanta’s defense will not be an impediment to Egbuka having a strong debut.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the remoteness of Black Rock City, with its lack of cellphone service and surveillance cameras, also serves as an impediment to the homicide investigation.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for impediment
Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The roads are largely impassable in other areas, however, with impediments ranging from potholes to boulders placed in the street, Dant said.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Atlanta’s defense will not be an impediment to Egbuka having a strong debut.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the remoteness of Black Rock City, with its lack of cellphone service and surveillance cameras, also serves as an impediment to the homicide investigation.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for impediment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impediment
Noun
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Accepting the award, Wilson was quick to credit her teammates and reflect on the obstacles the Aces faced this season.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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With thirty thousand French soldiers, Leclerc’s mission faced many obstacles.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Beginning in November 2025, however, the program will expand to every parent in the state—no income limits, no eligibility hurdles.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
22 Sep. 2025
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There are more hurdles to overcome.—
Lauren Uppal,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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CaBot diagnosed an obstruction in the small intestines, possibly owing to volvulus or a hernia.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Robinson faces seven felonies, including discharge of a firearm, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering for allegedly instructing his roommate not to cooperate with authorities.—
Cheryl McCloud,
Freep.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen was an embarrassment once again on Tuesday night, but even that couldn't distract from the brilliance of Shohei Ohtani.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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These authors include religious practice and philosophical musings without the embarrassment of their Catholic literary contemporaries.—
Anna Bruno
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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The virus’s spread is often accelerated by living conditions and other socioeconomic factors on Native lands, such as overcrowded housing, limited access to health care and clean water, environmental hazards and barriers to transportation.—
Suzette Brewer,
Scientific American,
23 Sep. 2025
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Both deaths occurred in Guangfu Township, Hualien County, which was inundated with heavy rain and flooding after a barrier lake burst its banks.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Impediment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impediment. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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