BLOCKAGE Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

blockage

noun

Definition of blockage

as in barrier

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Recent Examples of blockage Those patients need to get to a cardiac catheterization lab as soon as possible to open up the blockage and restore oxygen to the heart. — Katie Palmer, STAT, 11 Sep. 2026 According to the modeling, 24 of those would have occurred even without the blockage. — Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Missouri is asking the Supreme Court to overturn the state Supreme Court’s blockage of a new congressional map ahead of the November general election. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026 Faux greenery eliminates plant-toxin concerns, but loose pieces can still become choking hazards or cause an intestinal blockage if swallowed. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blockage

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Noun

The Romeoville barrier does not protect the Des Plaines River above where the river and the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal join.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
Despite a strong résumé, Buchanan has encountered various barriers to entry throughout his career.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of barrier

Noun

The Houthis began attacking Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure and declared a naval blockade against the kingdom.

— Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Iran’s conditions include the US waiving sanctions on oil sales, lifting the naval blockade and ending other economic penalties imposed after the breakdown of the agreement back in June, a regional source familiar with the talks told CNN.

— Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of blockade

Noun

Allegations of obstruction The sentencing dispute also extends beyond Rivera’s lobbying activities.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026
He was issued felony citations on suspicion of burglary, evading police, driving more than 100 mph, hit-and-run, obstruction and resisting, reckless driving and taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of obstruction

Noun

War Secretary Pete Hegseth is mobilizing the Pentagon’s cybersecurity and intelligence resources to protect against foreign interference in the 2026 midterm elections.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026
But officials cited Wallace for pass interference, giving the Broncos another set of downs.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of interference

Noun

Rather than simply detecting physical obstacles, the system distinguishes between different types of messes and household objects to optimize cleaning strategies.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
His efforts, however, encountered their greatest obstacle after World War II due to the suspicions aroused by Philip’s family’s uncomfortable ties to the Nazis.

— Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of obstacle

Noun

Bird-friendly design measures have been effectively mandated with no impediment to development in cities including New York, San Francisco, Toronto, and locally in Evanston, Lake County and Skokie.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Israel’s example challenges the argument outlined by Bo Becker and other researchers at the Center for Policy Research that an insufficient home market size is a key impediment to scaling up young European companies.

— Andrew McAfee, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of impediment

Noun

Many visual motifs emerge, most notably the men in the crowd who shed any inhibitions to cry, dance, and belt the songs at the top of their lungs.

— Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
As art and its creators have shed their inhibitions in this post-Sadean world, politicians and cultural commentators have reliably lined up to condemn this total freedom of expression as being dangerous to society.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026

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