Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blockages
Noun
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Trial-size packaging lowers entry barriers in premium categories.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025 -
People without health insurance cannot access services, services in the county are fragmented, and low income creates additional barriers for residents, especially residents of color, the story found.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In 2025, Roborock launched a vacuum cleaner with a robotic arm for moving socks and other obstructions out of the way.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Buck is collecting data to identify any obstructions to the safe navigation of traffic entering or exiting the Port of Baltimore via the Fort McHenry Federal Channel.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Security forces deployed across the country to try to remove any blockades as fast as possible, officials said, meaning that France was, for now, not blocked.—
Stephane Mahe,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Its call for a day of blockades, strikes, boycotts, demonstrations and other acts of protest came as Bayrou was preparing plans to massively slash public spending by $51 billion to rein in France's growing deficit and trillions in debts.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To strengthen an organization’s risk management, executives and boards must first identify cultural obstacles, according to the report.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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This missile allows tank crews to hit targets that are hidden behind buildings, trees, or other obstacles without exposing themselves to enemy fire.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Starting to deregulate labor markets, limiting growth in minimum wages, and reducing impediments on labor flexibility.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The roads are largely impassable in other areas, however, with impediments ranging from potholes to boulders placed in the street, Dant said.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Algorithmic Literacy requires genuine technical comprehension of AI capabilities, constraints, and ethical implications.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Wharton's Thomas Winberry explains how financial constraints can delay innovation and long-term growth for firms, as well as the economy.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After some initial snags—customers receiving duplicate cards, criminals snatching unclaimed ones out of mailboxes—the cards began to turn a profit.—
Michael Waters,
The Atlantic,
9 Sep. 2025
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For the evening, the top priority remains the east flank of the fire, reinforcing fire lines made during previous shifts and preparing for potential strategic firing operations by removing snags.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Blockages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blockages. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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