as in obstacles
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 impediments
In a report dated June 15, the system contractor — LAX Integrated Express Solutions — said LAWA project impediments include airport landscaping work, approval delays and impacts from other projects.
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Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Tariffs are being imposed, there are strong impediments to any movement of labor, and economic coercion is being used practically everywhere.
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Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Cops stood near the hinges of endless yards of metal barricades, pushing the crowds through a maze of physical impediments.
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Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
Immediately upon the signing of this MoU, the United States of America will begin the removal of its naval blockade and any disturbances or impediments against the Islamic Republic of Iran, and will fully end the naval blockade within 30 days.
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Npr Staff,
NPR,
18 June 2026
Immediately upon the signing of this MOU, the United States of America will begin the removal of its naval blockade and any disturbances or impediments against the Islamic Republic of Iran and will fully end the naval blockade within 30 days.
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Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
Immediately upon the signing of this MOU, the United States of America will begin the removal of its naval blockade and any disturbances or impediments against the Islamic Republic of Iran, and will fully end the naval blockade within 30 days.
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Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
And that means freedom from certain impediments.
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Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
The horizontal bar chart shows different circumstances, like high cost of living and expensive housing, that Americans identify as impediments to achieving the American dream.
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Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Tariffs are being imposed, there are strong impediments to any movement of labor, and economic coercion is being used practically everywhere.
—
Ann Manov,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Cops stood near the hinges of endless yards of metal barricades, pushing the crowds through a maze of physical impediments.
—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
Immediately upon the signing of this MoU, the United States of America will begin the removal of its naval blockade and any disturbances or impediments against the Islamic Republic of Iran, and will fully end the naval blockade within 30 days.
—
Npr Staff,
NPR,
18 June 2026
Immediately upon the signing of this MOU, the United States of America will begin the removal of its naval blockade and any disturbances or impediments against the Islamic Republic of Iran and will fully end the naval blockade within 30 days.
—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
Immediately upon the signing of this MOU, the United States of America will begin the removal of its naval blockade and any disturbances or impediments against the Islamic Republic of Iran, and will fully end the naval blockade within 30 days.
—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
And that means freedom from certain impediments.
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Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
The horizontal bar chart shows different circumstances, like high cost of living and expensive housing, that Americans identify as impediments to achieving the American dream.
—
Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impediments
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Already, the dune had swallowed up the northern part of the parking lot along with trees and other obstacles in its way.
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With so many preparation obstacles, Ghalenoei leaned on experience against Belgium, sending out the oldest starting 11 at a World Cup match since 1966, according to Opta.
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Working with researchers at the Freie Universität Berlin, the University of Edinburgh, and Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, IQM has developed a new family of error correction called directional tile codes, addressing major hurdles in quantum error correction.
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The bill targets the cost of construction, regulatory red tape, zoning restrictions, and banking hurdles.
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To have the best chance of viewing the planetary alignment, find a spot free of light pollution and a view of the horizon without obstructions like trees or tall buildings.
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Not just crashes, but obstructions, emergency scene conflicts, unexpected stops in travel lanes and response-time performance.
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The race was red-flagged, so crews could clean up the mess and inspect the barriers.
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Lauzon also serves as a community engagement manager and designed the project to give emerging and underrepresented artists a place to sell their work without financial barriers.
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“Impediments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impediments. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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