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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
Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Advertisement More than 600 defendants were accused of assaulting or impeding law enforcement officers during the riot, and nearly 175 were accused of using dangerous or deadly weapons.
—Nik Popli, Time, 19 May 2026
At only 32 inches wide and just over a foot deep, this chest of drawers provides ample storage space without impeding a walkway or taking over your small bedroom.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2026
The insurance industry has pushed back, arguing the bill would ultimately make coverage less affordable by impeding accurate pricing.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
The origin of the drones was unclear, but the French news agency AFP quoted Vyacheslav Chaus, governor of the neighboring Chernihiv region in Ukraine, as saying that Russian craft have been constantly hovering over the area and impeding the fire response.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
Makary’s tenure has also been tumultuous, marked by personnel drama, departures of longtime staff, and controversy over political pressure impeding the FDA’s scientific process.
—Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 8 May 2026
In Chicago, of 92 people arrested on suspicion of assaulting or impeding officers, 74 cases resulted in no charges, the Guardian reported in March.
—Brian Rokos, Daily News, 7 May 2026
The president has launched verbal attacks on the judiciary after rulings impeding his agenda.
—Andrew Chung, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Verb
The authorities also required journalists to obtain a permit to report on the outbreak, impeding their work.
—Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Advertisement More than 600 defendants were accused of assaulting or impeding law enforcement officers during the riot, and nearly 175 were accused of using dangerous or deadly weapons.
—Nik Popli, Time, 19 May 2026
At only 32 inches wide and just over a foot deep, this chest of drawers provides ample storage space without impeding a walkway or taking over your small bedroom.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2026
The insurance industry has pushed back, arguing the bill would ultimately make coverage less affordable by impeding accurate pricing.
—Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
The origin of the drones was unclear, but the French news agency AFP quoted Vyacheslav Chaus, governor of the neighboring Chernihiv region in Ukraine, as saying that Russian craft have been constantly hovering over the area and impeding the fire response.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
Makary’s tenure has also been tumultuous, marked by personnel drama, departures of longtime staff, and controversy over political pressure impeding the FDA’s scientific process.
—Lizzy Lawrence, STAT, 8 May 2026
In Chicago, of 92 people arrested on suspicion of assaulting or impeding officers, 74 cases resulted in no charges, the Guardian reported in March.
—Brian Rokos, Daily News, 7 May 2026
The president has launched verbal attacks on the judiciary after rulings impeding his agenda.
—Andrew Chung, USA Today, 7 May 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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Snakes become entangled in the traps, hampering movement.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
18 May 2026
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Further hampering communication is the high level of turnover in the top ranks of BSO personnel who work at the airport.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Officials say that bright sunlight hindering the driver's vision could be a possible contributing factor.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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The state law DeSantis signed last summer bars local governments from enforcing regulations hindering the construction or operation of a presidential library, as defined by the federal Presidential Libraries Act.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Yshay Fuller, 33, faces charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, obstructing justice and neglect by a legal guardian, court records show.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
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He also was booked on suspicion of misdemeanor resisting or obstructing a peace officer after trying to flee the scene, according to CHP Stockton office spokesperson Officer Itzel Aguilar.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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Lutnick's voluntary closed-door interview comes amid a monthslong procession of powerful people summoned before the committee, many of whom have been subjected to embarrassing revelations in the more than 3 million pages of records known as the Epstein files.—
Graham Kates,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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The Game 4 defeat – the no-silver-lining, embarrassing 6-1 loss – left a particularly rancid taste in everyone’s mouth.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Impeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impeding. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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