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 the Dolphins’ decision-makers need to realize this problem is real, a hindrance to the team, seemingly isn’t going anywhere.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
This gentle hair dryer pretty much helps solve this hindrance with state of the art heat sensors that ensure gentle drying at the root and scalp.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 26 Nov. 2025
And, of course, plenty of hindrances.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 25 Nov. 2025
Today, things are a bit different as soldiers become more and more weighed down with electronics that often seem to be more of a hindrance than a help.
—New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hindrance
Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
This gentle hair dryer pretty much helps solve this hindrance with state of the art heat sensors that ensure gentle drying at the root and scalp.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 26 Nov. 2025
And, of course, plenty of hindrances.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 25 Nov. 2025
Today, things are a bit different as soldiers become more and more weighed down with electronics that often seem to be more of a hindrance than a help.
—New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hindrance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hindrance
Noun
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In addition to the giant uncertainty of hemp’s future, there are some serious obstacles for the cannabis industry to get over.—
Will Yakowicz,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Leaders such as midfielder Andi Sullivan and goalkeeper Aubrey Kingsbury, who consistently fielded questions about the off-field obstacles, are still key parts of the team’s leadership in 2026.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Data security presents another hurdle.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Around the same time as the actions aimed at the five states, the administration put up hurdles to Minnesota for even more federal dollars.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The cameraman appears to be another motorist making his or her way over to get around the obstruction.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Amanda Milsap, 45, was arrested on charges of bribery and obstruction of justice.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Panic, self-doubt, and embarrassment set in.—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
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The latter, of course, gives better info, and the former gives fleeting metaphors and nearly faints from embarrassment.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Hindrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindrance. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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