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
Adam, who had surgery to repair a ruptured quad tendon in September, has been pitching without hindrance for three months.
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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
That knowledge is an asset, not a hindrance.
—Joshua Simmons, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Public transit and taxis are easy to navigate; bringing a car would be more hindrance than help.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hindrance
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
That knowledge is an asset, not a hindrance.
—Joshua Simmons, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Public transit and taxis are easy to navigate; bringing a car would be more hindrance than help.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hindrance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hindrance
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At full height, the ship has an air draft of about 328 feet, but the tilting system enables the masts to lower when necessary, allowing the vessel to pass beneath bridges or other obstacles along its route, The Maritime Executive writes.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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The war is constraining oil exports and prompting major producers like Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Iraq to scale back output as shipments face growing obstacles.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Revenue sharing will be the biggest hurdle to get over.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Obtaining a passport in time for a looming voter registration deadline is another potential hurdle.—
Julie Carr Smyth,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Under New Mexico’s new law, which takes effect in May and will be in place for the state’s June 2 primary, people who experience intimidation or obstruction at the polls from federal agents or military personnel can file a civil lawsuit seeking relief in state courts.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Valente was also charged with obstruction of justice.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The suit also claimed the deputies suffered embarrassment and death threats and are entitled to compensation.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Not an abject embarrassment, perhaps, but unacceptable in every sense.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Hindrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindrance. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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