blockage

noun

Definition of blockagenext
as in barrier

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Recent Examples of blockage But uncertainty over what happens in the weeks ahead, as well as the complexity of unscrambling the blockage created by the closure of the strait, will continue to affect gasoline prices. — Daniel Yergin, Time, 20 June 2026 Baby sunglasses may offer as little as 95% blockage or as much as 100%. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 June 2026 In many cases, the blockage comes from sludge in the line, which can sometimes be cleared with a simple flush of water or with a wet/dry vac at the exterior drain outlet. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 15 June 2026 If a slow drainage starts to happen or a blockage seems to form, contact a professional plumber to inspect the pipes. — Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for blockage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blockage
  1. barrier
  2. blockade
  3. obstruction
  4. stone wall
  5. interference
  6. obstacle
  7. impediment
  8. inhibition
Noun
  • The surge in gray divorces is also often driven by women – who have long faced restrictive gender norms in conservative Asian societies, as well as legal, financial, and social barriers to seeking divorce.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • The near silence amid the height of the pandemic prompted Johnson’s campaign for noise barriers.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of barrier
Noun
  • Video from Reuters shows Houthi supporters in Yemen gathering in the capital Sanaa on Monday night praising the naval blockade.
    — Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • But the main cause of the present trouble is a US oil blockade, which began in January – the biggest such action since the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 19 July 2026
Definition of blockade
Noun
  • In 2023 he was convicted of stalking, perjury and obstruction of justice.
    — KC Baker, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
  • Keep in mind that barriers aren’t foolproof, especially when weeds spread by windblown seeds or grow over the top of an obstruction.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 July 2026
Definition of obstruction
Noun
  • Later that year, on his way home after a friend’s funeral, Nonno slipped and fell headfirst into the stone wall of the chiesa madre.
    — Angelica Calabrese, Longreads, 7 July 2026
  • The father noticed footprints in the snow that ended at a stone wall.
    — Mike Toole, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of stone wall
Noun
  • The Vision, led by Logan Paul, secured a win against Je'Von Evans and Dragon Lee, overcoming post-match interference from Otis and Akira Tozawa.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Electronic warfare, communications interference, bandwidth limitations, or physical obstacles can disrupt connectivity.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Definition of interference
Noun
  • Lack of trust and resistance from locals remain one of the biggest obstacles to containing the outbreak, according to authorities and health workers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • And while this author might be hung up on the obstacles Odysseus encounters, his travels are not without pleasure and thrill.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Definition of obstacle
Noun
  • But this default fits only 19 percent of women based on body measurements, leaving 81 percent unable to find properly fitting clothes without buying oversized items or relying on stretch from elastane—another circularity impediment.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 22 July 2026
  • Leaders face intense workloads, and these stressors can trigger rumination and other mental impediments.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of impediment
Noun
  • Put inhibitions aside to experience the latest episode of Doc Talk, hosted by John Ridley (12 Years a Slave, Shirley), and Matt Carey, Deadline’s senior documentary editor.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 30 June 2026
  • Darkness removes that inhibition and allows the pineal gland to release melatonin.
    — Sally Ibrahim, The Conversation, 23 June 2026
Definition of inhibition

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