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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
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 May 2026
Prosecutors claim Tucker-Fleischfresser did not ensure that the resident received the prescribed insulin and obstructed the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs investigation.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit claims that during Pope’s investigation, assistant city manager Charlie Dissell and City Attorney Holly Dodge actively obstructed and hindered him from obtaining polygraph exams that had been approved.
—Ben Wheeler
april 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
These sensors enable real-time monitoring across a wide range of conditions, including low light, fog, and obstructed environments, while onboard AI and machine-learning classifiers help identify and flag potential threats.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
If the view is obstructed at the show, document it with photos immediately and report it to a supervisor at the venue.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Joe Decker, a county spokesperson, told the Idaho Statesman that attorneys initially expected to argue that by crossing a police barrier, Hardy had obstructed officers, but once body-camera footage was reviewed, the prosecution learned that others had been allowed to cross by police.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
Access to the latter was restricted to residents and emergency responders Friday evening, according to the Stephenson County Sheriff, as roadways were obstructed by debris and structures were compromised.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Still facing charges are Heather Morrow and William Stanley, who are alleged to have obstructed Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at their office off Tyvola Centre Drive.
—Ryan Oehrli
april 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 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
The company also allegedly provides refunds when the line of sight into Wrigley Field is obstructed.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 May 2026
Prosecutors claim Tucker-Fleischfresser did not ensure that the resident received the prescribed insulin and obstructed the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs investigation.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
The lawsuit claims that during Pope’s investigation, assistant city manager Charlie Dissell and City Attorney Holly Dodge actively obstructed and hindered him from obtaining polygraph exams that had been approved.
—Ben Wheeler
april 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
These sensors enable real-time monitoring across a wide range of conditions, including low light, fog, and obstructed environments, while onboard AI and machine-learning classifiers help identify and flag potential threats.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
If the view is obstructed at the show, document it with photos immediately and report it to a supervisor at the venue.
—Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Joe Decker, a county spokesperson, told the Idaho Statesman that attorneys initially expected to argue that by crossing a police barrier, Hardy had obstructed officers, but once body-camera footage was reviewed, the prosecution learned that others had been allowed to cross by police.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2026
Access to the latter was restricted to residents and emergency responders Friday evening, according to the Stephenson County Sheriff, as roadways were obstructed by debris and structures were compromised.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Still facing charges are Heather Morrow and William Stanley, who are alleged to have obstructed Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at their office off Tyvola Centre Drive.
—Ryan Oehrli
april 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstructed
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The Catholic-Protestant divide impeded North American solidarity.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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GasBuddy expects that if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked or significantly impeded through Memorial Day, the national average price of gas could surpass the all‑time record of $5 per gallon.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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Last month, legislative leaders blocked Assemblymember Ash Kalra’s third attempt to get a single-payer system, dubbed CalCare, adopted, shelving the San Jose Democrat’s Assembly Bill 1900 without a hearing.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
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Virginia Republicans are breathing a sigh of relief Friday after the state Supreme Court blocked the new congressional map approved by voters last month.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2026
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Abreu came through again with a sacrifice fly to score Jarren Duran in the bottom of the inning, but the potential Red Sox rally was hampered after Willson Contreras was thrown out at second trying to stretch a single into a double for the inning’s first out.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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The wear and tear of lengthy overtimes also hampered the Mammoth’s skaters.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Nearly 9 in 10 workers said burnout has hindered their productivity.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Rams boss Les Snead and Chiefs leadership tandem Andy Reid and Brett Veach don’t seem hindered by obstacles either, despite later draft slots and paying future Hall of Fame quarterbacks.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 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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That this series has flipped on its head seemed almost impossible last Sunday, when the Celtics embarrassed Philadelphia in a Game 4 win on the Sixers’ home floor.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The Mets were embarrassed by the Washington Nationals in an 14-2 blowout to even up the series at one game apiece.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Obstructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstructed. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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