impediments

noun

plural of impediment
as in obstacles
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 impediments The Error-Correction Breakthrough Alters the Conversation Error has been one of the most significant impediments to quantum computation for many years. — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Preconceptions, assumptions, and advance knowledge in the viewing public are regarded as impediments to the capacity of the tale to surprise, startle, or transport. — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026 In listing their roster for the late-August window of World Cup qualifying, Greek’s federation made clear there were no NBA impediments. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026 Its settlement and exploitation have been slowed by its distance from the rest of the country and by geographic and climatic impediments to travel and communications. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026 In a report dated June 15, the system contractor — LAX Integrated Express Solutions — said LAWA project impediments include airport landscaping work, approval delays and impacts from other projects. — Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026 Tariffs are being imposed, there are strong impediments to any movement of labor, and economic coercion is being used practically everywhere. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026 Immediately upon the signing of this MoU, the United States of America will begin the removal of its naval blockade and any disturbances or impediments against the Islamic Republic of Iran, and will fully end the naval blockade within 30 days. — Npr Staff, NPR, 18 June 2026 Cops stood near the hinges of endless yards of metal barricades, pushing the crowds through a maze of physical impediments. — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impediments
  1. obstacles
  2. hurdles
  3. obstructions
  4. barriers
Noun
  • Bond yields Persistent inflation, tariffs and whipsawing gas prices are not the only obstacles complicating the task for the Fed.
    — Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Harley has some internal and external obstacles to make that happen.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of obstacles
Noun
  • That golden brown exterior tasted exceptional, but eating it came with some hurdles.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Ring Leaper was also able to clear a pair of tiny hurdles, even after slightly tumbling over the first one.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of hurdles
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  • Even if a large storm has disrupted power lines or internet access, a high-quality walkie-talkie should transmit your communications, as long as there are no severe obstructions or blockage.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The bar also removed landscaping rocks and other potential obstructions to help water drain away from the property.
    — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of obstructions
Noun
  • Long-standing problems and new barriers are combining to make a career in dietetics less appealing and less financially feasible, just as the nation is increasing its appetite for nutrition in health care.
    — Lauren Chan, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Both mainly reduced trade barriers and committed all three governments to avoid policies that inhibited commercial flows with one another.
    — Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of barriers

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“Impediments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impediments. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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