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
John Towfighi, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Palladino: The first hurdle, probably the biggest hurdle that’s unique to this, was putting together a corps of 20 dancers to be the company in each of the cities.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
Rob Reischel, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Both are seen hurdling towards each other, fists outstretched, before the screen cuts to black.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The bill last week passed a major procedural hurdle in the Senate after initial resistance from some Democrats.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Palladino: The first hurdle, probably the biggest hurdle that’s unique to this, was putting together a corps of 20 dancers to be the company in each of the cities.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
Verb
Barnes, trying to avoid contact, attempted to hurdle over Love and grazed the Green Bay quarterback in the process.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Both are seen hurdling towards each other, fists outstretched, before the screen cuts to black.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurdle
Noun
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The Times spoke to both sides, as well as multiple experts to better understand the high-stakes litigation, which faces obstacles but could shake up California’s home insurance industry.—
Laurence Darmiento,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Kennedy’s announcement does not broadly address healthy adults, but under the new FDA framework, healthy adults who wish to receive the fall COVID-19 vaccine will likely face obstacles.—
Libby Richards,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Movies have long cherished the contrast between a ballerina’s delicacy and lithe visuals with the gritty determination required to leap, dance and twirl in the highly unnatural way that is dancing on your toes.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2025
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This can be likened to a linguistic singularity, whereby humankind demonstrably leaps forward in our intellectual prowess.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Skubal overcame a Tommy John procedure in college and a flexor tendon surgery earlier in his big-league career to become one of baseball’s elite pitchers.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The odds remain against them — only 16.1% of teams have overcome a 3-2 deficit in NBA playoff history — but the Knicks are coming off their best all-around performance of the series.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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As far as the lack of democratization, the current state of supply chains presents a high barrier to entry for small businesses who want to integrate with larger retailers or access global networks.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Use waterproof barriers, such as special ointments or creams, to protect the skin from direct contact with water.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Know the risks before diving in Not everyone should jump into a cold tub or crank up the heat.—
Novant Health,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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That opening-apocalypse chapter is presented as Act III of a narrative triptych that’s moving backward and which now jumps to Chuck himself (Tom Hiddleston), a middle-aged and largely undistinguished accountant in town for a conference.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
6 June 2025
Verb
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The 3-1 deficit proved too much for the Dodgers to surmount — ending a day that had begun with so much optimism around Ohtani’s two-way talents with a dud of a performance and frustrating series loss in Queens.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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Hosted by Manu Bennett, the series followed a group of contestants tasked with climbing a treacherous mountain, all while surmounting mental and social challenges.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Raised heart rate Low potassium levels, leading to symptoms like muscle weakness, cramping, and a pounding or skipping heartbeat6 Dehydration, including symptoms like dark urine, headache, dizziness, or lightheadedness7 What Causes Toxic Megacolon?—
Janelle McSwiggin,
Health,
6 June 2025
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And while hot tubs and saunas seem like innocent relaxation, those with uncontrolled heart conditions should skip the heat.—
Novant Health,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
Verb
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In the West, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves each bested recent NBA champions (Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors) to clinch their Western Conference slots.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
26 May 2025
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Gardiner fit in on the top line perfectly, putting together an excellent rookie season bested only in points by Sarah Fillier.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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“Hurdle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurdle. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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