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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
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
The regulations have received bipartisan praise from lawmakers, an unusual sight in a state typically wary of impeding big business.
—Emily L. Mahoney, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 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, 26 Feb. 2026
And though some of the warnings had been lifted by Monday afternoon, the impacts of the storm were still being felt across the region, with power outages impacting more than half a million people, historic snowfall impeding road travel, and thousands of flights suffering disruptions.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
While some of those charged allegedly violated other parts of the law, such as assaulting officers or resisting arrest, many others arrested were accused only of impeding agents while protesting their operations, attorneys said.
—Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Recruitment and retention Wages are impeding both recruitment and retention within the department, Veit said.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
He was charged with violating civil rights laws by allegedly crossing a line from activity protected by the First Amendment to impeding others’ rights to practice their religious beliefs.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
The regulations have received bipartisan praise from lawmakers, an unusual sight in a state typically wary of impeding big business.
—Emily L. Mahoney, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 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, 26 Feb. 2026
And though some of the warnings had been lifted by Monday afternoon, the impacts of the storm were still being felt across the region, with power outages impacting more than half a million people, historic snowfall impeding road travel, and thousands of flights suffering disruptions.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 23 Feb. 2026
While some of those charged allegedly violated other parts of the law, such as assaulting officers or resisting arrest, many others arrested were accused only of impeding agents while protesting their operations, attorneys said.
—Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Recruitment and retention Wages are impeding both recruitment and retention within the department, Veit said.
—Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
He was charged with violating civil rights laws by allegedly crossing a line from activity protected by the First Amendment to impeding others’ rights to practice their religious beliefs.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 14 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
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Some economists have warned of a new era of stagflation, a result of tariffs both driving up prices while also hampering American job growth.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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His return comes at an opportune time, with the Panthers clinging to fading hopes of reaching the Stanley Cup playoffs to try to win a third consecutive title and with injuries still hampering the team.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Here's how often to prune succulents without hindering their growth.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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At last week’s Rio de Janeiro Open, there was an even more severe case of a hindrance hindering the player who committed it much more than the player on the other side of the net.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This bag will protect the toilet from paint without obstructing the space between the wall and the tank.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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Cops charged Coulibaly with assault on a police officer, obstructing government administration and disorderly conduct.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 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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One day, Will goes viral after embarrassing ROAR league MVP, Mane Attraction (Aaron Pierre), during a streetball challenge, prompting his favorite team, the Vineland Thorns, to sign him to a season-ending contract in a desperate attempt to juice ticket sales.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Impeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impeding. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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