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
Andrew Jones, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Not that Lana needed any more hurdles to overcome.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
And yet, sector leaders are refusing to allow those hurdles be roadblocks.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The coming years will see engineers and scientists working hand-in-hand—AI suggesting designs, robots churning out test samples, and teams figuring out manufacturing hurdles—turning algorithmic alchemy into tangible advances in energy, electronics, and beyond.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Airlines are planning even more premium-only lounges, while credit cards continue to scout real estate at major hubs—though there may be some hurdles on the horizon.
—AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025
Also, onshore wind remains soft, but analysts say that was largely expected due to ongoing regulatory hurdles.
—Seema Mody, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
China’s nuclear expansion still faces hurdles.
—Brad Plumer, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2025
Challenges and next steps Beyond regulation, the biggest hurdles are price, production scale and consumer acceptance, McClements said.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
The journey to the pad involved challenges and hurdles in terms of engineering, financing, regulations and licensing — including 24 different permits from Queensland, along with environmental and airspace approvals — as well as finding a location for a launch pad.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Not that Lana needed any more hurdles to overcome.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
And yet, sector leaders are refusing to allow those hurdles be roadblocks.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The coming years will see engineers and scientists working hand-in-hand—AI suggesting designs, robots churning out test samples, and teams figuring out manufacturing hurdles—turning algorithmic alchemy into tangible advances in energy, electronics, and beyond.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Airlines are planning even more premium-only lounges, while credit cards continue to scout real estate at major hubs—though there may be some hurdles on the horizon.
—AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025
Also, onshore wind remains soft, but analysts say that was largely expected due to ongoing regulatory hurdles.
—Seema Mody, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
China’s nuclear expansion still faces hurdles.
—Brad Plumer, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2025
Challenges and next steps Beyond regulation, the biggest hurdles are price, production scale and consumer acceptance, McClements said.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurdles
Noun
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The creative journey, like most life journeys, has its obstacles, detours, side trips, and hazards.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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But formidable obstacles remain in the way of a durable peace in Gaza, where a ceasefire collapsed in March after nearly two months of relative calm when Israel unleashed a barrage of airstrikes.—
Alexander Cornwell,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ralphy leaps up in shock, tumbles off the sofa, and sprints toward his owner, who is filming nearby.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Maddie’s Secret follows Maddie, a plucky dishwasher who leaps to viral superstardom at a trendy food content creation company.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The result is more and more tariffs, higher and higher trade barriers, and less and less competition.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Trump signed the pardon Wednesday, which forgave Zhao’s conviction and could ease barriers to any future role at the company, though legal and compliance restrictions remain.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For students whose schools use AI extensively, the rate of students who have had a romantic relationship with AI jumps to 32%.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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In the third and fourth quarters, that jumps to more than 72 percent of the time.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Robotic system overcomes key technical challenges If implemented at large scale, the system could help tackle range anxiety for EVs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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The depth of humanity Kosztolányi brings to the sorrowful life of Skylark and her adoring parents is magical, and rewards anyone who overcomes its modest premise.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If possible, position yourself in a flat, open area with minimal tree cover, rocks, cliffs, or other obstructions that may block the sound of the whistle.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
1 Oct. 2025
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In 2025, Roborock launched a vacuum cleaner with a robotic arm for moving socks and other obstructions out of the way.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Also, keep in mind that the outdoor outfitter REI usually skips the day entirely, famously staying closed for its #OptOutside campaign.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Ina skips all that by using frozen puff pastry dough, which bakes into perfectly flaky layers that soak up the buttery brown sugar and cinnamon filling.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And China now bests the United States in 57 out of 64 critical and emerging technologies, per a 2024 study.—
Mircea Geoană,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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The new figure, which bests Monday’s $605 million jackpot, is already the 13th largest prize in the history of Powerball.—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Hurdles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurdles. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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