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as in impeded
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
this would go much faster if you would stop obstructing me with your constant interruptions
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to prevent passage through by filling with something
at the moment the city's only tunnel between downtown and the airport is obstructed by an overturned tanker truck
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Recent Examples of obstructed
Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Depending on your vantage point, the band was often semi-obstructed or blocked from view.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Gone were the giant inflated Brown statues that appeared during recent Breezy Bowl shows (and at his Tycoon Music Festival appearance here in April), which prompted concertgoer complaints about obstructed views.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Congress must pass the SACRED Act, new bipartisan legislation that would establish 100-foot safe access zones around houses of worship, ensuring that Americans can pray without being intimidated or obstructed.
—Jonathan Greenblatt, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
This month, a senior operations officer at the CIA alleged to Congress that the agency had obstructed those investigative efforts and claimed that the computer activity of DIG personnel was monitored.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 19 May 2026
These two requirements are that the debtor's interest in an LLC or partnership is uncertain, and the debtor has obstructed the creditor's ability to collect on its judgment.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Prosecutors alleged that the defendants paid more than $250 million in bribes to Indian government officials, misled investors and banks to raise billions of dollars, and obstructed justice, according to court documents.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Rose petals thrown into the air slightly obstructed the view of her adoring fans like a beautiful red snowstorm.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
Vents should be kept free of leaves, dirt, and debris, and not be obstructed by vegetation.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
Beyond the bridge reconstruction itself, the debris from the collapse obstructed cargo from going in and out of Baltimore's normally busy harbor, putting thousands of port workers out of a job.
—Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Adjective
StubHub should have disclosed the obstructed view upfront.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Depending on your vantage point, the band was often semi-obstructed or blocked from view.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Gone were the giant inflated Brown statues that appeared during recent Breezy Bowl shows (and at his Tycoon Music Festival appearance here in April), which prompted concertgoer complaints about obstructed views.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
Shnaider’s parents were concerned that the fair-haired daughter would get sunburned on the courts, but caps and visors reportedly obstructed her view.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Congress must pass the SACRED Act, new bipartisan legislation that would establish 100-foot safe access zones around houses of worship, ensuring that Americans can pray without being intimidated or obstructed.
—Jonathan Greenblatt, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
This month, a senior operations officer at the CIA alleged to Congress that the agency had obstructed those investigative efforts and claimed that the computer activity of DIG personnel was monitored.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 19 May 2026
These two requirements are that the debtor's interest in an LLC or partnership is uncertain, and the debtor has obstructed the creditor's ability to collect on its judgment.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Prosecutors alleged that the defendants paid more than $250 million in bribes to Indian government officials, misled investors and banks to raise billions of dollars, and obstructed justice, according to court documents.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Rose petals thrown into the air slightly obstructed the view of her adoring fans like a beautiful red snowstorm.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
Vents should be kept free of leaves, dirt, and debris, and not be obstructed by vegetation.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
Beyond the bridge reconstruction itself, the debris from the collapse obstructed cargo from going in and out of Baltimore's normally busy harbor, putting thousands of port workers out of a job.
—Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstructed
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Macy’s was notorious in its industry for how siloed its teams and culture were, characteristics that impeded prior turnaround efforts until Spring, CEO since 2024, instilled a culture of self-examination and an ability to admit mistakes before quickly moving on.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Aid workers have also told CNN that the dismantling of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and US funding cuts carried out prior to the outbreak have impeded the response.—
Erikas Mwisi,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
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Powell tried to open the stall door, and then began fondling himself, frightening the 11-year-old, who tried to leave, but Powell blocked him from getting out.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Meanwhile, a partial eclipse, in which only some of the sun’s light is blocked from view, will be seen across parts of Europe, Africa and North America.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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But like Hulst, he was also hampered by injuries.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Clark is finally at full strength again after, hampered by a groin injury, played in only 13 games a year ago.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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The search may be hindered by thunderstorms moving through the area Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday night.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Undeterred, the siblings set off on a perilous journey, helped and hindered by both natural and supernatural elements along the way.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Three other vehicles with human drivers then appeared to illegally pass the stopped bus.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Mar. 2026
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The truck crossed into the eastbound lane and crashed into the stopped Kia, striking the three pedestrians, CHP said.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Feb. 2026
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But Americans don’t want to see the home team embarrassed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Some fans weighed in on his outfit choice on social media, sparking conversations about if the actor might have embarrassed his wife.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
27 May 2026
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“Obstructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstructed. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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