as in obstacles
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 hindrances
Some episodes feature mystery box twists containing advantages and hindrances that throw the competition into chaos.
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
View gallery - 3 images One of the hindrances to large-scale solar adoption, especially in cities, is where to install the chunky panels.
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New Atlas,
26 May 2026
The main hindrances then became the remoteness of the Moreton Bay district, the lack of understanding of the region in Sydney, and the consequent small number of settlers—no more than 2,000 in the mid-1840s.
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Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 Mar. 2026
Extending assistance to children braving learning hindrances, such as ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), dyslexia, and executive dysfunction, the program aims to offer support to the aspiring young scholars in need.
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Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Dec. 2025
And, of course, plenty of hindrances.
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Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
25 Nov. 2025
The journey, first to Paris and then through Switzerland and Milan and onwards to Venice, was for the most part pleasant, being blessedly free of many of the wearisome and often infuriating hindrances and misdirections that rail travel usually entails.
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Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
Regulations and reporting are just some of the hindrances holding Europe back.
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Frederik Riskær Pedersen,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
View gallery - 3 images One of the hindrances to large-scale solar adoption, especially in cities, is where to install the chunky panels.
—
New Atlas,
26 May 2026
The main hindrances then became the remoteness of the Moreton Bay district, the lack of understanding of the region in Sydney, and the consequent small number of settlers—no more than 2,000 in the mid-1840s.
—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 Mar. 2026
Extending assistance to children braving learning hindrances, such as ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), dyslexia, and executive dysfunction, the program aims to offer support to the aspiring young scholars in need.
—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Dec. 2025
And, of course, plenty of hindrances.
—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
25 Nov. 2025
The journey, first to Paris and then through Switzerland and Milan and onwards to Venice, was for the most part pleasant, being blessedly free of many of the wearisome and often infuriating hindrances and misdirections that rail travel usually entails.
—
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
Regulations and reporting are just some of the hindrances holding Europe back.
—
Frederik Riskær Pedersen,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hindrances
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Already, the dune had swallowed up the northern part of the parking lot along with trees and other obstacles in its way.
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With so many preparation obstacles, Ghalenoei leaned on experience against Belgium, sending out the oldest starting 11 at a World Cup match since 1966, according to Opta.
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Working with researchers at the Freie Universität Berlin, the University of Edinburgh, and Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, IQM has developed a new family of error correction called directional tile codes, addressing major hurdles in quantum error correction.
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The bill targets the cost of construction, regulatory red tape, zoning restrictions, and banking hurdles.
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To have the best chance of viewing the planetary alignment, find a spot free of light pollution and a view of the horizon without obstructions like trees or tall buildings.
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Not just crashes, but obstructions, emergency scene conflicts, unexpected stops in travel lanes and response-time performance.
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The race was red-flagged, so crews could clean up the mess and inspect the barriers.
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Lauzon also serves as a community engagement manager and designed the project to give emerging and underrepresented artists a place to sell their work without financial barriers.
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“Hindrances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindrances. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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