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
Crafted from an elegant Italian wool, this robe is ideal for those who overheat or just like to wear their robe all day long without hindrance.
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Before the wedding, Carolyn had resigned from her job at Calvin Klein, recognizing that her newfound fame was becoming more of a hindrance than a help.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026
Adam, who had surgery to repair a ruptured quad tendon in September, has been pitching without hindrance for three months.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
Still, some view strict coal regulation as a hindrance to economic prosperity.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 25 Feb. 2026
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Before the wedding, Carolyn had resigned from her job at Calvin Klein, recognizing that her newfound fame was becoming more of a hindrance than a help.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026
Adam, who had surgery to repair a ruptured quad tendon in September, has been pitching without hindrance for three months.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026
Still, some view strict coal regulation as a hindrance to economic prosperity.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hindrance
Noun
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The system continuously maps nearby activity, such as detecting pedestrians, vehicles, and unexpected obstacles.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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And that really is a huge obstacle for the Chinese now.—
Jamie Lincoln Kitman,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2026
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The biggest hurdles have been the logistics of assembling the designs in conjunction with partners WhiteWater West, which helped design Royal Caribbean’s water park as well.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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But for now, many families still face legal hurdles even in places where polyamory is becoming widely accepted.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 13-year-old from Long Island, New York, had been born with ureterovesical junction obstruction, a rare congenital disease, where a blockage between the ureter and bladder causes urine to back up into the kidney.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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According to police, necropsy results for both of the dead dogs revealed a cylindrical obstruction, resembling a corn cob, as well as a black substance consistent with bedding material.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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The embarrassment of a first-round exit looms as an uncomfortable possibility.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sacking him is an embarrassment for all concerned, but 106 days after his appointment, Chelsea’s executives felt a change was needed to give the club the best possible chance of achieving their remaining aims for the season.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Hindrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindrance. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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