- present tense form of impede (3rd person singular).
impedes
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A leitmotif of the book is the author’s slow discovery that the internet connection she needs to pull off the single-handed race impedes her ability to enjoy fully what she’s seeing and achieving.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Experts have told The Times, humidity impedes the body’s ability to cool itself naturally, because the moist atmosphere doesn’t allow for sweat to evaporate as easily, causing you to continue to get warmer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
"This in no way impedes the democratic transition," added the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
“Decoupling seller profit from buyer satisfaction impedes economic growth and slows innovation. Buyer surplus stagnates and inflation accelerates.”
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 6, 2026
Good Pamesack, take this basket from me, it impedes my motion in these bushes.
From Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's by John P. Kennedy
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