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
Funding and bureaucratic obstacles could hinder the implementation of these improvements.
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 15 May 2025
The obstacle, again, is that six-decade-old federal law, under which workers can only be replaced over a very long time horizon through attrition.
—Matthew Yglesias, Twin Cities, 14 May 2025
Could the biggest obstacle to Luis Arraez’s fourth straight batting title reside in the Padres’ clubhouse?
Maybe.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
Normally, the big obstacle is always something that the leading character has to fight against.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 15 May 2025
The obstacle, again, is that six-decade-old federal law, under which workers can only be replaced over a very long time horizon through attrition.
—Matthew Yglesias, Twin Cities, 14 May 2025
Could the biggest obstacle to Luis Arraez’s fourth straight batting title reside in the Padres’ clubhouse?
Maybe.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
Normally, the big obstacle is always something that the leading character has to fight against.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstacle
Noun
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Other hurdles, such as charging infrastructure and consumer education, remain.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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Despite the logistical hurdles, the experience left a profound impact on the actor.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Federal prosecutors charged Dugan in April with obstruction and concealing an individual to prevent arrest.—
Todd Richmond,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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The Supreme Court struck down the Biden administration’s aggressive use of the obstruction charges.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2025
Noun
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While not a fatal setback, Merz's failure to win parliamentary backing at the first time of asking is a first for post-war Germany and an embarrassment for a man who has promised to revive economic growth at a time of global turbulence.—
Kirsti Knolle,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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In addition to losing their incomes, the suit says, the plaintiffs did not report Robinson to authorities for fear of reprisal and public embarrassment.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
6 May 2025
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Some cities, such as San Francisco, are already taking this approach with the construction of flood barriers.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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Leo's ascension to the top of the Catholic Church was a surprise, Jameson said, because being a U.S. citizen was long considered a barrier to the papacy.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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“Obstacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstacle. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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