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  • present participle of impede.

impeding



ADJECTIVE
deterring
Synonyms














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Most of Uminer’s books were shelved and weren’t impeding entrances and exits.

From Salon Jul. 23, 2026

Under Essayli, federal prosecutors in L.A. have aggressively charged protesters with assaulting and impeding the actions of immigration agents, filing more than 100 cases.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

The federal government is demanding that autonomous-vehicle companies address their driverless cars’ pattern of impeding or ignoring first responders and emergency vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

Hamilton faces an investigation on charges of impeding Alpine's Pierre Gasly in the first part of qualifying.

From BBC May 23, 2026

He was carrying something in both hands, but his back was to her, impeding a view of what he held.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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