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
Second, ensure unimpeded access for humanitarian organizations to reach children and their families—from Rafah to northern Gaza.
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David Miliband, Time, 29 July 2025
For example, Israel’s June 13 strikes on Iranian air defenses with one-way attack drones allowed advanced Israeli and (subsequently U.S.) aircraft and pilots to enter Iranian airspace to bomb the country’s most sensitive nuclear sites and other strategic targets virtually unimpeded.
—Michael C. Horowitz, Foreign Affairs, 4 July 2025
No quarterback can function well when poorly supported by an inconsistent running game and pass rushers raiding the pocket unimpeded.
—Chase Goodbread, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Immediately, oil prices started rising, even though the strait was still open, with oil tankers steaming through unimpeded.
—Skip York, The Conversation, 27 June 2025
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David Miliband, Time, 29 July 2025
For example, Israel’s June 13 strikes on Iranian air defenses with one-way attack drones allowed advanced Israeli and (subsequently U.S.) aircraft and pilots to enter Iranian airspace to bomb the country’s most sensitive nuclear sites and other strategic targets virtually unimpeded.
—Michael C. Horowitz, Foreign Affairs, 4 July 2025
No quarterback can function well when poorly supported by an inconsistent running game and pass rushers raiding the pocket unimpeded.
—Chase Goodbread, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Immediately, oil prices started rising, even though the strait was still open, with oil tankers steaming through unimpeded.
—Skip York, The Conversation, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unimpeded
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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
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In that case, given the need to respond quickly, the commander in chief’s power should remain unhampered.—
Richard K. Betts,
Foreign Affairs,
13 Feb. 2018
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“Unimpeded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unimpeded. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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