as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
tough going for the burros on the canyon trail, even without the added impediment of heavy loads
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Recent Examples of impediment
These actions, if successful, could help protect American (and foreign) firms from foreign government impediments to effective competition.
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Alden Abbott, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Injuries have always been an impediment for Ball to some extent.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
The instantly repetitive familiarity of the Jim/Audrey dynamic is more of an impediment.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Oct. 2024
Such geopolitical impediments are already pushing Jakarta to diversify its investor pool for extractive industries.
—Charlie Campbell / Jakarta, TIME, 14 Oct. 2024
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Alden Abbott, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Injuries have always been an impediment for Ball to some extent.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
The instantly repetitive familiarity of the Jim/Audrey dynamic is more of an impediment.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Oct. 2024
Such geopolitical impediments are already pushing Jakarta to diversify its investor pool for extractive industries.
—Charlie Campbell / Jakarta, TIME, 14 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impediment
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Here are steps that can help ensure a smooth integration process, addressing potential obstacles and strategies to overcome them: 1.Brian Moroney, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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But Republicans would have undone more had there been fewer procedural obstacles.David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
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That’s a hurdle the PFL isn’t likely to push in Verhoeven’s path.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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There are no logistical barriers, there are no hurdles.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Imaging: Healthcare providers use X-ray, ultrasound, or specialized imaging methods like magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) to screen for signs of duct obstruction, rule out other causes of symptoms, or assess disease progress.Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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Lisa Marie died in January 2023 at age 54 of bowel obstruction.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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But off-field embarrassments like the plane stunt could push Mara to make drastic changes.Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps some shame or embarrassment comes with the changing perceptions of both clubs on a personal level, but Steinbrenner isn’t his dad, who used to think spring training games against the Mets were must-win affairs and would surely be seething right now.Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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This model has democratized online retail, giving sellers access to global markets with few barriers to entry.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Delays, opaque fees, poor communication, and high barriers to access can all erode trust in cross-border payments.Dean DeBiase, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Impediment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impediment. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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