as in hurdles
something that makes movement or progress difficult
stumbling on all the obstacles along the path
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Recent Examples of obstacles
Sununu ultimately prevailed in his 2002 Senate campaign, but not without criticism and obstacles from the pro-Israel lobby due to his voting record, which some Jewish organizations and leaders perceived as anti-Israel.
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Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2025
With fewer obstacles in the air than on the road, autonomous flight might actually prove safer than driving.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Their spark proved stronger than all of the obstacles trying to keep them apart.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Additionally, individuals may encounter obstacles preventing voting or choose not to vote in any one election.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Still, recent history has thrown obstacles in the way of developers’ timelines for Sacramento-area sports venues.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Using active binocular infrared imaging technology, and a RGB camera, the robot vacuum can create 3D models in real time to identify obstacles—even in the dark.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
These unforeseen obstacles were in addition to the more standard challenges a team must surmount over the course of a season, like missing players to red card suspensions — but even then, Racing was forced to hold a tough hand.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The obstacles to higher uptake are multifold and stubborn.
—Elliot Haspel, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2025
With fewer obstacles in the air than on the road, autonomous flight might actually prove safer than driving.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
Their spark proved stronger than all of the obstacles trying to keep them apart.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Additionally, individuals may encounter obstacles preventing voting or choose not to vote in any one election.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Still, recent history has thrown obstacles in the way of developers’ timelines for Sacramento-area sports venues.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Using active binocular infrared imaging technology, and a RGB camera, the robot vacuum can create 3D models in real time to identify obstacles—even in the dark.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
These unforeseen obstacles were in addition to the more standard challenges a team must surmount over the course of a season, like missing players to red card suspensions — but even then, Racing was forced to hold a tough hand.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The obstacles to higher uptake are multifold and stubborn.
—Elliot Haspel, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstacles
Noun
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One of the largest hurdles was ensuring that behavior learned on Earth would translate to space, an issue often called the Sim2Real gap.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Yet many Venezuelans are facing significant hurdles when seeking asylum in the United States and elsewhere.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The tablets will also note street obstructions.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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By targeting breeding grounds and establishing protective barriers, Hawx helps families reclaim their outdoor spaces.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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American Indian and Alaska Native elders face significant systemic barriers to accessing health and social support and have a lower life expectancy than all other populations in the United States.—
Holly J. McDede,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For many, the glamour of it all seemed to be gone, replaced with a glossy series of embarrassments.—
Lyz Lenz,
Rolling Stone,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Obstacles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstacles. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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