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as in hampering
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 impeding
Junko Ogura, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
The indictment includes the conspiracy count, which carries a maximum sentence of six years in federal prison, as well as several other counts of forcibly impeding a federal officer, each punishable by up to one year in federal prison.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
In Minneapolis, agents were followed by civilians who were seen impeding law enforcement operations.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Bridges on the trail include porches so visitors can pause and admire views without impeding others passing through.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
The incident resulted in a ticket for impeding traffic, for which she was ordered to pay $197 after pleading no contest in Orange County court on Monday.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Gomez was standing to Hermansen’s right, and Ibrahima Konate to his left, but neither seemed to be impeding any less than Robertson had been deemed to be against City.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Bill Essayli, federal prosecutors in Los Angeles have aggressively charged protesters with assaulting and impeding the actions of immigration agents, filing more than 100 cases.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Homan said nearly 160 people were arrested in the month of January for impeding or assaulting federal officers.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Japan’s aging population is a long-running issue, impeding economic growth and putting immense pressure on the public coffers.
—Junko Ogura, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
The indictment includes the conspiracy count, which carries a maximum sentence of six years in federal prison, as well as several other counts of forcibly impeding a federal officer, each punishable by up to one year in federal prison.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
In Minneapolis, agents were followed by civilians who were seen impeding law enforcement operations.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Bridges on the trail include porches so visitors can pause and admire views without impeding others passing through.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
The incident resulted in a ticket for impeding traffic, for which she was ordered to pay $197 after pleading no contest in Orange County court on Monday.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Gomez was standing to Hermansen’s right, and Ibrahima Konate to his left, but neither seemed to be impeding any less than Robertson had been deemed to be against City.
—Tom Burrows, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Bill Essayli, federal prosecutors in Los Angeles have aggressively charged protesters with assaulting and impeding the actions of immigration agents, filing more than 100 cases.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Homan said nearly 160 people were arrested in the month of January for impeding or assaulting federal officers.
—Ashley Grams, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impeding
Adjective
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The winner was the player who avoided being blocked the longest — a blocking game, a category of strategy game where the objective centers on restricting your opponent’s movement.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Some lawmakers think the staff reductions are hampering farmers’ ability to access programs.—
Patricia Kime,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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A number of airlines have halted flights to Dubai, hampering travel and freight transport.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
19 Mar. 2026
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However, tariff threats from the US — Nigeria’s third-largest export market — and inflationary pressures caused by the war in Iran risk hindering that progress.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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High new housing inventory, together with elevated construction costs because of import tariffs and shortages of labor due to an immigration crackdown are hindering single-family home construction.—
Reuters
Wire Service,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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At the time, the Department of Homeland Security said Rahman was arrested for obstructing federal officers.—
Chloe Rosen,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Jennings was charged obstructing a government operation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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These are embarrassing own goals that Republicans simply can’t afford.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Fairchild played the free-wheeling bon vivant Nora Tyler Bing on five episodes of the sitcom classic, unwittingly embarrassing Perry's Chandler Bing to the delight of his pals.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Impeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impeding. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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