blockage

noun

Definition of blockagenext
as in barrier

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Recent Examples of blockage Heifetz noted that finding a blockage early could allow the operators to develop a remediation plan before the entire heat exchanger fails. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026 For someone who cannot safely step around a robot or leave the sidewalk, a temporary blockage can become a serious obstacle. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026 Usually, on a sink or a toilet, the blockage is within the trap and is easy to access. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2026 If there’s a blockage, that nasty clog can prevent the water from getting to the garbage disposal, and all the water can back up into your clean dishes. — Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 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
  • This means the One-All bypasses complex, costly safety barriers like airbags and crash-testing certifications that are needed for passenger cars.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Made with a breathable bamboo-viscose surface and waterproof barrier, it's designed to protect against spills without the uncomfortable crinkling of traditional mattress covers.
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of barrier
Noun
  • China was among four nations, alongside Iraq, India and Qatar, that Iran would grant permission to use the Strait of Hormuz despite the Islamic Republic's blockade, senior Iranian lawmaker Amir Hayat-Moghaddam recently told local media.
    — Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The two sides continue to exchange sporadic strikes, while the United States maintains its naval blockade of Iranian ports and Tehran restricts access to the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of blockade
Noun
  • Some also faced additional charges of falsifying records and obstruction.
    — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Police and prosecutors must investigate threats and obstruction, and pursue violations supported by the evidence.
    — Marc Schneier, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of obstruction
Noun
  • The original insignias and gold paneling are still there, and going up the stairs, the Pan Am logo is engraved over and over into the stone wall.
    — Lauren Harano, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Related Standing in front of a stone wall and dressed in a flannel shirt, Springsteen delivered a direct appeal to those overseeing the electoral process.
    — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of stone wall
Noun
  • The sensor supports the missile’s ability to operate around sophisticated air defense networks, where electronic interference and other battlefield threats can complicate targeting.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The Broncos held on to beat the Rams 30-26 in Week 3 after a defensive pass interference call negated cornerback Josh Wallace's interception with just over a minute remaining.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of interference
Noun
  • The vote follows an investigation by The Times that highlighted obstacles faced by people trying to obtain restraining orders in cases of domestic abuse.
    — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Are subtitles still an obstacle for younger American audiences?
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of obstacle
Noun
  • The statement said four members of the Bolsonaro family presented valid documentation and had no legal impediments to entering the country, despite the fact that Brazilian Justice had annulled their passports.
    — Florencia Cabral, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
  • While several leaders in my survey described stagnant information flows as an impediment to responding to overlapping disruptions, a few also reported tackling internal communications as a way to deal with polycrisis.
    — Carol Geffner, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of impediment
Noun
  • In my experience, the involvement of ketamine or other drugs invariably makes a bad situation worse – complicating consent, impairing judgment and reducing inhibitions.
    — Christopher P. Holstege, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of inhibition

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“Blockage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blockage. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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