as in obstacles
something that makes movement or progress difficult
without the encumbrance of a heavy backpack, I could sprint along the trail
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Noun
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This technology includes software and sensors that help the aircraft plan routes, avoid obstacles, and carry out missions independently.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025 -
Even the nutritional character of the soil could be altered because of the influx of sediment deposits and underground water contamination, throwing up other obstacles for cultivation later on.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To be sure, the practical hurdles to a comprehensive peace deal are legion.—
Ilan Berman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement The process is likely to face additional legal hurdles.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If possible, position yourself in a flat, open area with minimal tree cover, rocks, cliffs, or other obstructions that may block the sound of the whistle.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
1 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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For many, the glamour of it all seemed to be gone, replaced with a glossy series of embarrassments.—
Lyz Lenz,
Rolling Stone,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Others delved into the challenges of serving a community with a rapidly growing Haitian community, the second-largest in the state, because of the language and cultural barriers.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
10 Oct. 2025
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Their hard shells act as natural barriers against storm surges and coastal erosion.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Encumbrances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encumbrances. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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