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
Adding to the trouble, the administration’s laser-like focus on the demand side came at the expense of addressing impediments to supply, such as excessive obstacles to permitting processes related to building infrastructure.
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Jason Furman, Foreign Affairs, 10 Feb. 2025
Yet as Skydance seeks FCC approval for its acquisition of Paramount Global, sources say that there have been talks with the Trump team about settling the case, potentially removing an impediment to regulatory approval.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
Should the judges agree to close the case, a major impediment to the public release of Smith's report summarizing the classified documents investigation would be eliminated.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2025
Conditions are potentially ripe for the state to elect a Republican governor for the first time since 2006, but the reliably farcical nature of the California GOP could prove to be a nagging impediment.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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Jason Furman, Foreign Affairs, 10 Feb. 2025
Yet as Skydance seeks FCC approval for its acquisition of Paramount Global, sources say that there have been talks with the Trump team about settling the case, potentially removing an impediment to regulatory approval.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
Should the judges agree to close the case, a major impediment to the public release of Smith's report summarizing the classified documents investigation would be eliminated.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2025
Conditions are potentially ripe for the state to elect a Republican governor for the first time since 2006, but the reliably farcical nature of the California GOP could prove to be a nagging impediment.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impediment
Noun
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Build out a timeline, address potential obstacles and decide who owns each task.—
Ricky Muddimer,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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As a result, digital health companies such as Hims & Hers have been prescribing compounded semaglutide as an alternative for patients who are navigating volatile supply hurdles and insurance obstacles.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Financing the film was an early hurdle for Molayemi and Sohani.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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Their restaurant group, Strategic Hospitality, helps manage those practical hurdles and provides access to resources from accounting to HR.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
The Tennessean,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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They were both booked into jail on multiple felony counts of obstruction of justice in connection with the death of Johnson, according to police.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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Julie Chrisley was also convicted on a count of obstruction of justice.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This isn’t just about saving influencers from embarrassment.—
Paige Musto,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The energetic big man tends to hand out the embarrassments to his opponents.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Unfortunately, there are two barriers to accessibility.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
28 Feb. 2025
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Alsatian Pinot Noir is made in a style that’s clearly French, but because its less famous than its nearby Burgundy counterparts, the barrier for entry is lower.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Impediment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impediment. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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