as in unhampered
not slowed, delayed, or blocked
an unimpeded view of the ocean They had unimpeded access to the archives. He crossed the border unimpeded by police.
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Recent Examples of unimpeded
Laws regarding marijuana go back 100 years and yet the availability and access to marijuana from every level of society seems unimpeded for those so inclined.
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The website explains that residents must fill out a waiver to participate in the rat control program and will have to allow unimpeded access to the backyard.
—Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
An unimpeded investigation into the killings of Good and Pretti should grapple with difficult but concrete questions that resist partisan interpretation.
—Diane Goldstein, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
While construction of luxury high-rise buildings has experienced virtually unimpeded growth, the housing crisis has, if anything, gotten much worse, with the average two-bedroom apartment renting for nearly $5,000 per month.
—Michael S. Hiller, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
The website explains that residents must fill out a waiver to participate in the rat control program and will have to allow unimpeded access to the backyard.
—Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
An unimpeded investigation into the killings of Good and Pretti should grapple with difficult but concrete questions that resist partisan interpretation.
—Diane Goldstein, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
While construction of luxury high-rise buildings has experienced virtually unimpeded growth, the housing crisis has, if anything, gotten much worse, with the average two-bedroom apartment renting for nearly $5,000 per month.
—Michael S. Hiller, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unimpeded
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Global trade is generally free and unhampered by geopolitical rivalry, oceans are safe for travel, and nuclear weapons are limited by agreements on their production and use.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
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It’s made out of clear acrylic material, so there’s nothing in the way of an unhampered view.—
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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My awe had barely subsided when, two minutes later, James got the ball, raced just past the free-throw line, and took flight.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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However, that detention request was not honored, and Jalloh was set free again, ICE told the Washington Examiner.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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Freedom after a year Upon leaving prison, several of the freed cadets described their release as bittersweet, noting that many detainees remain behind bars.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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The freed electrons drift toward readout planes at either end, creating a detailed 3D image of each particle’s trajectory.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Unimpeded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unimpeded. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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