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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
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Trump advisers have said the South Korea trade deal will remain impeded until there’s a resolution over the Coupang issue.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 10 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
In a twist that feels somewhere between Misery and Triangle of Sadness, it's revealed that Linda has not only hidden the true nature of the island from Bradley, but has intentionally impeded them from getting help.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
Across all categories, Reconomy found that while circularity is technically possible, the process is impeded by challenges in sorting, aggregation, data visibility and underdeveloped end markets.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Goalkeeper Bernd Leno was the victim both times, impeded by Kevin Schade and then Igor Thiago.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 May 2026
In the Jazz Age, the culture and the style that Bradley was soaking up every night were information that white performers craved, but which racial segregation impeded them from accessing.
—Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
Verb
They were said to have impeded its free movement, scratching and otherwise damaging the body work.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Trump advisers have said the South Korea trade deal will remain impeded until there’s a resolution over the Coupang issue.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 10 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
In a twist that feels somewhere between Misery and Triangle of Sadness, it's revealed that Linda has not only hidden the true nature of the island from Bradley, but has intentionally impeded them from getting help.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
Across all categories, Reconomy found that while circularity is technically possible, the process is impeded by challenges in sorting, aggregation, data visibility and underdeveloped end markets.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Goalkeeper Bernd Leno was the victim both times, impeded by Kevin Schade and then Igor Thiago.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 May 2026
In the Jazz Age, the culture and the style that Bradley was soaking up every night were information that white performers craved, but which racial segregation impeded them from accessing.
—Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impeded
Adjective
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StubHub should have disclosed the obstructed view upfront.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Depending on your vantage point, the band was often semi-obstructed or blocked from view.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In roughly half of the cases, dead foundation species hampered the ability of their living counterparts to reestablish, grow and survive after extreme events.—
John Kominoski,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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Trump has often alleged rampant voter fraud that has hampered Republicans’ success, and his base has largely accepted these sentiments to be true, despite no evidence backing up his accusations.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Three other vehicles with human drivers then appeared to illegally pass the stopped bus.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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The truck crossed into the eastbound lane and crashed into the stopped Kia, striking the three pedestrians, CHP said.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Gansey is already at work as Philadelphia's latest president of basketball operations, trying to find ways to raise the team to a championship level, while deeply hindered by near-untradeable, unwanted contracts tied to aging and unreliable Joel Embiid and Paul George.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Injuries have hindered the 27-year-old Frasso’s development.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
Verb
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But Americans don’t want to see the home team embarrassed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Some fans weighed in on his outfit choice on social media, sparking conversations about if the actor might have embarrassed his wife.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
27 May 2026
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“Impeded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impeded. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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