as in hurdle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
stumbling on all the obstacles along the path
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Recent Examples of obstacle
When consumers are asked to identify their most frustrating interaction with businesses, the obstacles to canceling an automatically-renewing service invariably rank high.
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Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
But what are the opportunities and obstacles facing publishers today?
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
They were proven right last week when floodwaters surged across central Texas and bureaucratic obstacles hindered FEMA’s ability to respond, four officials inside the agency told CNN.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
These shifts signal a recognition that regulation is not an obstacle to progress but a critical enabler of responsible, adaptive innovation - especially when physically embedded in place.
—Kath MacKay, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
But what are the opportunities and obstacles facing publishers today?
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
They were proven right last week when floodwaters surged across central Texas and bureaucratic obstacles hindered FEMA’s ability to respond, four officials inside the agency told CNN.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
These shifts signal a recognition that regulation is not an obstacle to progress but a critical enabler of responsible, adaptive innovation - especially when physically embedded in place.
—Kath MacKay, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstacle
Noun
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Frequently the Swedes have been impressive in the early stages of tournaments only to fall at the final hurdle.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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One of the biggest hurdles was the architecture of the building.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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An 11th person has been charged with obstruction of justice and conspiracy.—
Dallas Morning News,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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Even after stopping at an intersection, drivers may need to crane their necks to see around obstructions such as trees, light poles or sign posts that block visibility.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The event was widely viewed as an embarrassment for the administration.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
18 July 2025
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But as George points out, embarrassment is one of the biggest barriers to getting on track.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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According to WisDOT, as part of the planning process, noise analyses identified areas where the barriers would reduce traffic noise by at least eight decibels.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
10 July 2025
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Others have built barriers to protect vulnerable neighborhoods.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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“Obstacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstacle. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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