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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

League players say they interfere with how the pins would fall naturally, sometimes knocking over pins that should have stayed up or impeding other pins from falling down.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

Over the years, the number of cars parking near the bridge — often illegally, sometimes impeding emergency vehicles — has risen.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 4, 2026

Giuffre's sister-in-law, Amanda Roberts, said they did not have to go "deep into conversation" given the potential complications of impeding investigations.

From BBC Apr. 24, 2026

She plugs her ears with dainty fingertips, impeding my progress at trimming her ends.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon




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