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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 impeded
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The Sugar Act directly impeded colonial drinking, as molasses is a key ingredient in rum.
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Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The healing your grass must undergo after being cut would be impeded by the extreme heat.
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David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
23 June 2026
The firm’s push into international markets comes at a crucial moment for the energy industry, which has been impeded by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
Meanwhile, Australia assistant coach Paul Okon argued that their goalkeeper Patrick Beach was impeded during the play.
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Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
They were said to have impeded its free movement, scratching and otherwise damaging the body work.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Macy’s was notorious in its industry for how siloed its teams and culture were, characteristics that impeded prior turnaround efforts until Spring, CEO since 2024, instilled a culture of self-examination and an ability to admit mistakes before quickly moving on.
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Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
Aid workers have also told CNN that the dismantling of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and US funding cuts carried out prior to the outbreak have impeded the response.
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Erikas Mwisi,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
Verb
Supporters had campaigned for Merlin to be allowed into the Azteca to witness Mexico’s final group game — but the dabbler found his free passage impeded on Wednesday evening by FIFA regulations.
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Jack Lang,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
The Sugar Act directly impeded colonial drinking, as molasses is a key ingredient in rum.
—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The healing your grass must undergo after being cut would be impeded by the extreme heat.
—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
23 June 2026
The firm’s push into international markets comes at a crucial moment for the energy industry, which has been impeded by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
Meanwhile, Australia assistant coach Paul Okon argued that their goalkeeper Patrick Beach was impeded during the play.
—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
They were said to have impeded its free movement, scratching and otherwise damaging the body work.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
Macy’s was notorious in its industry for how siloed its teams and culture were, characteristics that impeded prior turnaround efforts until Spring, CEO since 2024, instilled a culture of self-examination and an ability to admit mistakes before quickly moving on.
—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
Aid workers have also told CNN that the dismantling of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and US funding cuts carried out prior to the outbreak have impeded the response.
—
Erikas Mwisi,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impeded
Adjective
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Just beware that some of the seats might have an obstructed view.
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StubHub should have disclosed the obstructed view upfront.
Verb
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Chwalińska took a medical timeout for an ankle injury at the end of the game and was clearly hampered by it for the rest of the match.
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Securing reservations at elite restaurants and bars has become a competitive, multi-billion dollar market, often hampered by bots and fragmented systems.
Adjective
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Three other vehicles with human drivers then appeared to illegally pass the stopped bus.
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The truck crossed into the eastbound lane and crashed into the stopped Kia, striking the three pedestrians, CHP said.
Verb
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Regulatory barriers have also hindered climate-friendly projects.
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Regulatory barriers have also hindered climate-friendly projects.
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The Chicago White Sox, a team many left for dead at the start of the year, embarrassed the Kansas City Royals Friday night, 22-1.
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The case has generated intense international attention because of Hoiby's connection to the royal family, who have been embarrassed by it.
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“Impeded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impeded. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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