as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
made a survey of all the hindrances to wheelchair access, such as curbs and stairs
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Recent Examples of hindrance
But Davidson suggested the veteran will be more of a help than a hindrance.
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Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
Center Frank Ragnow’s retirement and the low pass rush points could be a hindrance.
—Kc Joyner, New York Times, 23 July 2025
However, there remains one hindrance to his potential Cadillac signing.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
However, that balanced nature can sometimes be a hindrance.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for hindrance
Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
Center Frank Ragnow’s retirement and the low pass rush points could be a hindrance.
—Kc Joyner, New York Times, 23 July 2025
However, there remains one hindrance to his potential Cadillac signing.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
However, that balanced nature can sometimes be a hindrance.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for hindrance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hindrance
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Highlighting the beauty and peril of open water swimming and the obstacles women continue to face in the pursuit of equality, Vindication Swim has been praised for its vivid portrait of Gleitze as a pioneering trailblazer for women’s open water swimming around the world.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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The move by Maxwell, while expected, adds to the obstacles the DOJ must overcome to release grand jury transcripts from Epstein's and Maxwell's cases.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Soon after, another hurdle appeared: a recurring inguinal hernia that led to frequent hospital visits, including spending Christmas Day in the emergency room.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Funneling the prescriptions through one particular pharmacy introduces a variety of logistical hurdles and delays.—
Samuel Ganz,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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Similar obstructions abound on the storefront windows near her house.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Aug. 2025
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She was convicted of two counts of perjury and one count of obstruction of justice during an investigation into the alleged death of her celebrity pet chimpanzee, Tonka.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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The memory of her own childhood embarrassment—drinking from old creamer containers at school lunch to save money—flashed through her mind.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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Nick Kroll co-created the raunchy comedy, which explores puberty, sexuality, and the never-ending embarrassments of adolescence.—
Huntley Woods,
EW.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Hindrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindrance. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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