as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
the many hurdles he had to overcome on the road to success
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Recent Examples of hurdle
ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
The biggest hurdle, of course, is the money.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Elaine Chen, STAT, 4 Feb. 2026
In the years that followed, Wilson supported his wife through a health journey filled with challenges that seemed impossible to hurdle, and yet for so many years, Andrade triumphed.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The Wildcats used one of the best offensive performances in the NCAA Tournament to get over the Sweet 16 hurdle for the first time in more than a decade.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
The biggest hurdle, of course, is the money.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
The latter delivered the season’s standout performance, highlighted by 2026 financial guidance that hurdled over Street consensus.
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 4 Feb. 2026
In the years that followed, Wilson supported his wife through a health journey filled with challenges that seemed impossible to hurdle, and yet for so many years, Andrade triumphed.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurdle
Noun
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The robot can respond to voice commands and is programmed to keep safe distances from people and obstacles.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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The 21st century’s obstacles for young men—as seen in deaths of despair and lagging employment—have been amply publicized both by credible journalists and by charlatans such as Fuentes.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Merrill made a sensational leaping catch to rob McGonigle of a homer in the second, getting his glove well above the wall just in front of the 396 sign.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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With roughly 15 minutes left in the second half, VCU’s Lazar Djokovic leaped up for a poster dunk but was denied by Ivisic.—
Ryan Brennan
March 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Bane overcame a slow start by making six of his first seven attempts at the free-throw line to reach 10 points after two quarters.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Leafs overcame a 3-1 deficit with three goals in the third period, including Rielly's snap shot from the high slot that beat Anaheim goalie Ville Husso stick-side to give Toronto a 4-3 lead with three minutes left in regulation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The officers are not seen physically restraining her, but appear to form a barrier between the crowd and ICE agents.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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For students who cannot pursue these degrees without adequate financial aid, this policy will create barriers to entering the field.—
Kaelyn Lara,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The footage shows an alarm going off on an iPhone, with a gray cat instantly jumping up and using its paws to turn it off.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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But at the start of this year, Brvenik’s monthly premium jumped to nearly $142 after the credits expired.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The transportation network, in hopes of surmounting its budget problems and offsetting rising labor costs, had increased last year what hotels paid annually by 5%, but did not want to go higher.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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However, with record-breaking early and mail voting, deputy clerk of elections Edmund Michalowski ventured total votes this election would surmount the June 2022 primary.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Walsh also recommended offering more flexibility in work schedules so employees can skip the gas-guzzling gridlock of peak commute hours.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Be wary of the temptation to skip steps along the way or assume people will just get it.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rincan won his first four matches, besting Jayden Espinoza of Arizona, Marquavious Lane of Georgia, Robby Newton of Rhode Island and Jared Goodwon of Virginia.—
Barry Scanlon,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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There’s no perfect style of pizza that bests the rest.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Hurdle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurdle. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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