as in hurdle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
stumbling on all the obstacles along the path
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Recent Examples of obstacle
However, it is often littered with bruising obstacles.
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Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
It is said to detect up to 108 different obstacles, including socks, toys, and more.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Even with the less ambitious language, supporters faced obstacles to getting the referendum on the ballot.
—Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 1 Sep. 2025
Given the obstacles, his story is amazing.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
It is said to detect up to 108 different obstacles, including socks, toys, and more.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Even with the less ambitious language, supporters faced obstacles to getting the referendum on the ballot.
—Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 1 Sep. 2025
Given the obstacles, his story is amazing.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstacle
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High school students were eventually dismissed for the day because of the logistical hurdle of providing lunch for the nearly 1,400 students off-site, and Siergrist students and staff were allowed back into their building after first responders confirmed the building was safe, Hulett said.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
29 Aug. 2025
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Despite the immense potential and executive enthusiasm, many organizations grapple with implementation hurdles, with one study indicating that 74% struggle to scale AI initiatives effectively to capture value.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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In December 2022, Kendra Licari was arrested and charged with two counts of stalking a minor, two counts of communicating with another to commit a crime and one count of obstruction of justice, according to the arrest warrant obtained by NBC News.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Guevara, who came to the US from El Salvador in 2004, was charged with improperly entering a pedestrian roadway, obstruction of law enforcement officers and unlawful assembly.—
Nicquel Terry Ellis,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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If fear of embarrassment is influencing how Gen Z engages at work, leaders should name it and offer alternatives.—
Ruth Oh Reitmeier,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Good intentions and moral high ground gave way to national embarrassment.—
Dan Fisher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The tractor-trailer, carrying beverages, rode along the median barrier, splitting open from the side and spilling bottles across the roadway, the fire department posted on Facebook.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Some cities install physical barriers like planters, bike racks, or other obstacles, to ensure compliance.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Obstacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstacle. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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