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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Roughly one third of owners cite lack of technical expertise or staff training as their biggest hurdles.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Some also question whether the merger brings financial hurdles.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
What hurdles might the project face?
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Beyond the technical and financial hurdles, there are also geopolitical considerations.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
In July, after FilmLA’s contract was renewed for five more years despite opposition from some local public advocates, a host of measures aimed at streamlining and eradicating bureaucratic hurdles in the film permitting process was approved.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Farley called out declining investment in skilled trades, poor productivity, and bureaucratic hurdles as key obstacles facing the essential economy.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Taking on the 400 meters, specifically, was a switch for the track star, whose trademark event is the 400-meter hurdles.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
Ren also noted practical hurdles.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
Roughly one third of owners cite lack of technical expertise or staff training as their biggest hurdles.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Some also question whether the merger brings financial hurdles.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
What hurdles might the project face?
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
Beyond the technical and financial hurdles, there are also geopolitical considerations.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
In July, after FilmLA’s contract was renewed for five more years despite opposition from some local public advocates, a host of measures aimed at streamlining and eradicating bureaucratic hurdles in the film permitting process was approved.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Farley called out declining investment in skilled trades, poor productivity, and bureaucratic hurdles as key obstacles facing the essential economy.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Taking on the 400 meters, specifically, was a switch for the track star, whose trademark event is the 400-meter hurdles.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurdles
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There are obstacles to the creation of a drone wall, namely its financing, management — given its cross-border nature and the diversity of airspace security laws — as well as issues to do with technical integration, according to Miriam McNabb, editor in chief of the online Dronelife publication.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Farley called out declining investment in skilled trades, poor productivity, and bureaucratic hurdles as key obstacles facing the essential economy.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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My Lab leaps up onto a grass bench and attempts to climb higher but can’t.—
Ted Katauskas,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
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Without hesitation, Nova leaps across as if to check her feline friend is unharmed.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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Kentucky passed House Bill 90 to reduce barriers for establishing freestanding birthing centers, which have been absent in the state since the 1980s.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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While the American College of Radiology now recommends annual MRI in addition to mammograms for women with dense breasts seeking supplemental screening, barriers to MRI use include lack of access, high-cost and patient intolerance, according to the authors.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Mark Hallberg Hallberg, 39, jumps out as the most viable replacement for Melvin among the Giants’ internal options despite having no experience managing in the majors.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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At the pickup location, often down a remote dirt road, lawyers said, a group of migrants jumps into the car.—
Avery Schmitz,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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However, the new fuel cell overcomes this challenge with its lightweight design.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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Saginaw’s surge overcomes Boswell The Pioneers of Boswell dominated play in the opening half, building a 21-0 lead that looked rock solid behind a persistent defense and an offense balanced with good running and passing.—
Pat Wheeler,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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It’s bound to be laden with obstructions and those looking to undermine change.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The grand jury indictment means the former fire chief’s criminal case skips the preliminary hearing phase and moves directly to trial.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Rag & Bone Miramar Sweatpant Jeans This Rag & Bone pair skips real zippers and buttons for a pull-on waistband.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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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 8 Oct. 2025.
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