as in hinders
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 impedes
Let go of whatever impedes your growth.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
The weir prohibits the flow of saltwater into the lagoon and impedes the draining of sediment from the lagoon into the ocean.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
This gross oversight, which is largely due to a lack of financial backing, impedes reproductive health for everyone.
—Kenneth H. Mayer, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
Aid groups say the true war death toll could be many times higher, as the fighting in vast and remote areas impedes access.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
Although privacy advocates have praised the ability of encryption to effectively scramble messages so third parties are unable to snoop on people’s conversations, various members of law enforcement have said that doing so impedes their ability to investigate certain crimes.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Chronic stress strains your heart, impedes immune function, interferes with digestion, even risks impairing focus and memory.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Feb. 2026
Aid groups say the true toll could be many times higher, as the fighting in vast and remote areas impedes access.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
But the rulebook states a goal would be disallowed if an attacking player impedes the goalkeeper’s ability to move freely and defend the goal.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
The weir prohibits the flow of saltwater into the lagoon and impedes the draining of sediment from the lagoon into the ocean.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
This gross oversight, which is largely due to a lack of financial backing, impedes reproductive health for everyone.
—Kenneth H. Mayer, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
Aid groups say the true war death toll could be many times higher, as the fighting in vast and remote areas impedes access.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
Although privacy advocates have praised the ability of encryption to effectively scramble messages so third parties are unable to snoop on people’s conversations, various members of law enforcement have said that doing so impedes their ability to investigate certain crimes.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Chronic stress strains your heart, impedes immune function, interferes with digestion, even risks impairing focus and memory.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Feb. 2026
Aid groups say the true toll could be many times higher, as the fighting in vast and remote areas impedes access.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
But the rulebook states a goal would be disallowed if an attacking player impedes the goalkeeper’s ability to move freely and defend the goal.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impedes
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The instruments used to make antimatter create interference that hinders its study.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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Traveling back across the ocean also hinders preparation for the following week.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The blackout means that those without access to Starlink or other ways to communicate have been cut off from communicating with the outside world, which also hampers the ability of Iranians to mobilize against the ruling regime.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Rethinking How Nasal Congestion Is Treated Nasal congestion develops because nasal passage tissues swell due to inflammation, which obstructs breathing and prevents mucus from exiting the sinus cavities.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Their team might need the firmer assessment that challenges pride and even embarrasses, then the next year's group might need a lighter touch.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Maia and her boyfriend Dylan (Josh Hustcherson) are on the outs after Maia completely embarrasses herself at Dylan’s game night with his co-workers.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
21 Dec. 2025
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“Impedes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impedes. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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