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impeding with
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "impeding with" is not correct in standard written English.
The correct expression would typically be "impeding" without "with," as "impede" means to hinder or obstruct. Example: "The heavy traffic is impeding our progress to the meeting."
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The effects of the different stimuli overlap and also interfere with each other impeding with a clear signature dissection.
Science
Cell size can be increased by impeding with cell-cycle progression, increasing the rate of biosynthesis, or both.
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5-ASA treatment was effective in reducing PAK1 expression in small polyps and thereby impeding with tumor progression into large polyps.
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Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
57 human-written examples
Electrically stimulating the brain may enhance memory, but impede with a person's ability to react without thinking.
News & Media
With three substitutes already used, Nedum Onuoha hobbled off and Steven Taylor had to play on despite being seriously impeded with a foot injury.
News & Media
To residents, the unhoused taking shelter on the street impedes with the vision that the new city attempts to put forward, further resulting in the punitive measures taken against the homeless.
Groups are not to impede with the doors or locks to keep the doors from locking under any circumstance, this includes but is not limited to taping the push bar, taping the door-latches, inserting paper or cardboard in the strike-plate hole, etc.
Academia
Have you had the government impede with an artist?
News & Media
Hence, our combination of estimates for age groups does not impede with the overall results.
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As a result, the oxidation of liposome could be impeded with addition of MFI.
Also the mutant strain can form colony without anhydrotetracycline, but colony formation is impeded with increasing concentrations of anhydrotetracycline.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Avoid using "impeding with". The correct and more concise form is simply "impeding". For example, instead of "The rain is impeding with our picnic", use "The rain is impeding our picnic".
Common error
Do not add "with" after "impeding". The verb "impede" already incorporates the sense of hindering or obstructing something, so adding "with" is redundant and grammatically incorrect.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "impeding with" functions as a verb phrase, intended to describe the act of hindering or obstructing something. However, according to Ludwig AI, this construction is grammatically incorrect, as the verb "impede" already implies the meaning of "with".
Frequent in
Science
33%
News & Media
33%
Academia
17%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Encyclopedias
0%
Wiki
17%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "impeding with" is generally considered grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI analysis indicates that the correct form is simply "impeding", as the verb "impede" already encompasses the meaning of hindering or obstructing. While attempts to use the phrase appear across various contexts like science, news, and academia, its rare occurrence and grammatical inaccuracy suggest avoiding "impeding with" in favor of the correct "impeding" or alternative expressions like "hindering" or "obstructing".
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
hindering
A more direct synonym focusing on the act of making something difficult.
obstructing
Emphasizes the act of blocking or preventing progress.
interfering with
Highlights the disruption caused by the impediment.
hampering
Implies a restriction or limitation on movement or progress.
disrupting
Focuses on the disturbance or interruption of a process.
slowing down
A more literal description of reducing speed or progress.
delaying
Highlights the postponement or extension of time required.
inhibiting
Focuses on restraining or preventing an action.
restricting
Emphasizes the limitation or constraint imposed.
curtailing
Implies a reduction or cutback in activity.
FAQs
How to use "impeding" correctly in a sentence?
Use "impeding" followed directly by the object being hindered. For example, "The construction is impeding traffic" is correct, while "The construction is impeding with traffic" is incorrect.
What are some common synonyms for "impeding"?
Alternatives include "hindering", "obstructing", or "interfering with", each carrying a slightly different nuance of obstruction or delay.
Is it grammatically correct to say "impeding with"?
No, the correct usage is "impeding" without the "with". The verb "impede" inherently means to obstruct or hinder, making the addition of "with" redundant. For example, you should say, "The fog is impeding our progress", not "The fog is impeding with our progress".
What's the difference between "impeding" and "interfering with"?
"Impeding" suggests a direct obstruction or hindrance, while "interfering with" implies a disruption or meddling that affects something, often indirectly. "The crowd was impeding traffic flow" versus "The loud music was interfering with my concentration".
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Usage summary
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2.8/5
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Real-world application tested