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
Evelyn Cheng,dylan Butts, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Iran’s attempts to scale up desalination projects along its southern coast face significant hurdles, including international sanctions, high energy costs, and infrastructure bottlenecks.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Trump is expected to send Congress a request for more money for his war, while threatening to stop signing bills until Republicans pass a voter ID and citizenship law that faces serious hurdles.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
But the plan is poised to face big hurdles in the state Legislature where some are already skeptical of the idea.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
No passport is required and no currency exchange is needed, which removes two of the biggest logistical hurdles of international travel.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
David Canfield examines the unexpected hurdles that have faced young Oscar winners.
—Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Still, there are hurdles ahead for the iconic Italian brand.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026
But the effort will face political hurdles, in part because many lawmakers value antitrust law’s emphasis on legitimate competition in the marketplace.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
Easing installation hurdles While OpenClaw has surged in popularity recently, experts have previously pointed out limitations to the AI agent's mass adoption, including a complex installation process that's challenging for nontechnical users.
—Evelyn Cheng,dylan Butts, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Iran’s attempts to scale up desalination projects along its southern coast face significant hurdles, including international sanctions, high energy costs, and infrastructure bottlenecks.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
Trump is expected to send Congress a request for more money for his war, while threatening to stop signing bills until Republicans pass a voter ID and citizenship law that faces serious hurdles.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
But the plan is poised to face big hurdles in the state Legislature where some are already skeptical of the idea.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
No passport is required and no currency exchange is needed, which removes two of the biggest logistical hurdles of international travel.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
David Canfield examines the unexpected hurdles that have faced young Oscar winners.
—Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Still, there are hurdles ahead for the iconic Italian brand.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026
But the effort will face political hurdles, in part because many lawmakers value antitrust law’s emphasis on legitimate competition in the marketplace.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurdles
Noun
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All four of those teams have faced obstacles in their path of rebuilding.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Chicago must also remove obstacles to effective policing, use technology such as the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system, and update and enforce curfew regulations.—
Juan Rangel,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Lancaster guard Journee Hampton (12), left, leaps to take possession of a loose ball during first half action against Austin Westlake.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Then Shep leaps into bed with Austen, practically spooning him and draping his legs over the big muppet.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That definition came to encompass places like neighborhood coffee shops, libraries, bars and more, where people from different backgrounds came together in an informal setting with relatively low barriers to access.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
7 Mar. 2026
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Part of that surplus went toward the creation of the LA84 Foundation, which promotes youth sports by removing barriers and aiming to give all children, regardless of their socioeconomic background or ability, opportunities to participate in sports.—
Linh Tat,
Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Pinkston player Larry Fite (01) jumps to block a shot during a Kimball High School versus Pinkston High School boys basketball playoff game at the Ellis Davis Field House in Dallas, Texas, on Mar 6, 2026.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The opera ends with Akhnaten’s son, presumably Tutankhamun, restoring polytheism, and then, once the staging jumps millennia into the future, it’s rediscovered by modern-day tourists.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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LithSonic overcomes this challenge by using supersonic flow, similar to the conditions inside a rocket engine, to achieve ultra-rapid cooling through a process known as shock quenching.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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After a sluggish start, Texas overcomes a 14-point deficit to tie the game before OU's Xzayvier Brown hits a 3-pointer to give his team the halftime lead.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Currently, the Port Authority pays to have obstructions removed.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Altogether, there were some 252 obstructions around Mexico.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Unlike other MacBooks, this one skips the notch, but retains a 1080p webcam.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Mar. 2026
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Alysa Liu skips onto the ice, her gold costume a manifestation of what is to come.—
Katie Gunderman,
SELF,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Prior to last season, his career bests in starts for a season was two with Dallas in 2022.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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The towers are also able to reach a capacity factor of about 32%, which bests that of flat panels, which come in around 22%.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Hurdles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurdles. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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