as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
made a survey of all the hindrances to wheelchair access, such as curbs and stairs
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Recent Examples of hindrance
Indeed, is his leadership of the company a blessing or a hindrance to Tesla?
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Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Although there are times when remote working can prove to be more of a hindrance.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
The Specifications Of A New iPhone Why would a cheaper iPhone, such as the iPhone 17, not be a hindrance compared to the iPhone 17 Pro?
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
If the Cubs opt to bring up top pitching prospect Cade Horton, the fact that he’s hovered between 64-68 pitches in his last four starts at Triple-A Iowa wouldn’t be a hindrance.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
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Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Although there are times when remote working can prove to be more of a hindrance.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
The Specifications Of A New iPhone Why would a cheaper iPhone, such as the iPhone 17, not be a hindrance compared to the iPhone 17 Pro?
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
If the Cubs opt to bring up top pitching prospect Cade Horton, the fact that he’s hovered between 64-68 pitches in his last four starts at Triple-A Iowa wouldn’t be a hindrance.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hindrance
Noun
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Listen to this article The path back to the pinnacle was littered with obstacles.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
21 June 2025
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But Sunshine’s cast is filled with superb actors, including Rose Byrne, Cliff Curtis, Benedict Wong, and Michelle Yeoh — not to mention a pre-fame Chris Evans — as their spacecraft faces deadly obstacles on the way to completing this desperate mission.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Putting vehicles on the road without standard controls like steering wheels and pedals presents its own set of hurdles.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
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Although House supporters of the bill have reportedly promised to push the bill through, so Trump can sign it into law by July, the GENIUS Act is likely to face hurdles.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2025
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The 71-year-old was convicted in July 2024 of 16 counts, including extortion, conspiracy, obstruction of justice and acting as a foreign agent.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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According to records from the DeKalb County jail, where the reporter remains detained, he was charged with improperly entering a pedestrian roadway, obstruction of law enforcement officers and unlawful assembly.—
Marlon Sorto,
CNN Money,
17 June 2025
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Tacoma is Seattle’s industrial flunky, the also-ran, the perennial embarrassment.—
Caroline Fraser
June 10,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2025
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Eric Adams’ collaboration has delivered nothing but embarrassment, money being stolen from our city coffers, and immigrant families being torn apart.—
Zohran Mamdani,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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“Hindrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindrance. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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