as in obstacles
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 hurdles
Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
With limited communication access inside Iran, the filmmakers faced significant logistical hurdles in bringing the film to Sundance.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Twin Metals still faces years of regulatory hurdles involving state and federal permits, plus potential legal challenges from tribes and environmental groups determined to block the project.
—Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
And Musk could face other hurdles in his quest.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Zaidi is a controversial pick who still faces hurdles before taking the job.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Sadly, the Iranian conflict increased mortgage rates and economic uncertainty – two more hurdles for any house hunter.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 27 Apr. 2026
That can be tough to add to the budget in today's economic landscape, as many households are already stretched thin by high debt loads, rising inflation and other hurdles.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Such roads are privately owned by timber companies, which handle the repairs but have to go through some environmental safety hurdles first, said Toivonen.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
At a closed-door conference on April 28, the court and participants discussed the user experience, revealing that several bugs and hurdles remain.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
With limited communication access inside Iran, the filmmakers faced significant logistical hurdles in bringing the film to Sundance.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Twin Metals still faces years of regulatory hurdles involving state and federal permits, plus potential legal challenges from tribes and environmental groups determined to block the project.
—Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
And Musk could face other hurdles in his quest.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Zaidi is a controversial pick who still faces hurdles before taking the job.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Sadly, the Iranian conflict increased mortgage rates and economic uncertainty – two more hurdles for any house hunter.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 27 Apr. 2026
That can be tough to add to the budget in today's economic landscape, as many households are already stretched thin by high debt loads, rising inflation and other hurdles.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Such roads are privately owned by timber companies, which handle the repairs but have to go through some environmental safety hurdles first, said Toivonen.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurdles
Noun
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Rams boss Les Snead and Chiefs leadership tandem Andy Reid and Brett Veach don’t seem hindered by obstacles either, despite later draft slots and paying future Hall of Fame quarterbacks.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The obstacles along the way fueled Jones’ drive to succeed.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His voice leaps across the intervening years clearly and confidently.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Apr. 2026
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The many leaps in time to the wedding—to which Ruben shows up on a motorcycle, angry enough to knock his brother out with a single punch—consistently ratchet up the sense of dread, and the suspense over why or how these two have stayed enmeshed.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Aid agencies say Israeli security restrictions have tied their hands, creating difficult security barriers that have limited the influx of aid.—
Matt Bradley,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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Other good view barriers for privacy might include the edible olive, pineapple guava, Simpson stopper, Walter’s viburnum, podocarpus and clumping bamboo.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The main reason this position group jumps up so much is Georgia transfer Dominick Kelly, who provides key depth.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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As a viewer, your mind instantly jumps back to the pre-Jackson 5 brothers practicing in their living room in Gary, Indiana, in the 1960s.—
Keith Murphy,
VIBE.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This proprietary approach overcomes challenges of surface treatment and dispersion associated with the material.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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Leo consistently overcomes challenges such as low light, rapid movement, and split second moments to produce sharp, compelling images.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the Scot hooked his second shot from a wet fairway on the 609-yard closing hole — a par 5 that yielded only 10 birdies in the final round — and even after getting relief from temporary immovable obstructions, MacIntyre could only hit wedge to 30 feet.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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But there are wild cards, including potential obstructions from Orion’s solar arrays or the body of the spacecraft and uncertainty about how well the vehicle can maintain a consistent orientation.—
Adam Bluestein,
Scientific American,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Notably, older moviegoers — a group that typically skips opening weekends — showed up in significant numbers.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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To save time, but still cook the bottom crust golden brown, this pie skips par-baking, but bakes on a preheated sheet tray.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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Its maximum output easily bests that of the standard Cayenne Electric, which makes 435 hp, but lags far behind that of the turbo, which makes an outlandish 1,139 hp.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Hurdles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurdles. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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