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 progress and growth.
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Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2025
However, any individual who impedes law enforcement operations, potentially threatening the safety of law enforcement agents and subjects of their investigations, is subject to investigation and potential prosecution by the Department of Justice.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
This impedes innovation and handicaps the United States in its competition with China, which employs an enormous SWF and directs and nurtures national champion companies that dominate global markets.
—Steve Bowsher, Foreign Affairs, 24 Feb. 2025
Along with carrying out mass deportations, his second administration has vowed to prosecute anyone who impedes their immigration enforcement operations.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
This impedes effective communication within the government.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
The Blazers are in an uncommon spot for a rebuild, because the tax impedes a lot of their trade possibilities.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
This intergenerational transfer of wealth while providing essential support to parents and grandparents often impedes young adults’ ability to accumulate wealth.
—Noreen Sugrue, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Nothing ever impedes Andrew’s upgrade to human status.
—Kirk Honeycutt, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2025
However, any individual who impedes law enforcement operations, potentially threatening the safety of law enforcement agents and subjects of their investigations, is subject to investigation and potential prosecution by the Department of Justice.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
This impedes innovation and handicaps the United States in its competition with China, which employs an enormous SWF and directs and nurtures national champion companies that dominate global markets.
—Steve Bowsher, Foreign Affairs, 24 Feb. 2025
Along with carrying out mass deportations, his second administration has vowed to prosecute anyone who impedes their immigration enforcement operations.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
This impedes effective communication within the government.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
The Blazers are in an uncommon spot for a rebuild, because the tax impedes a lot of their trade possibilities.
—John Hollinger, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
This intergenerational transfer of wealth while providing essential support to parents and grandparents often impedes young adults’ ability to accumulate wealth.
—Noreen Sugrue, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Nothing ever impedes Andrew’s upgrade to human status.
—Kirk Honeycutt, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Impedes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impedes. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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