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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
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
Prosecutors said Lopez Insua’s view was obstructed by the cargo, a deckhouse and crane on the barge.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 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
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
Prosecutors said Lopez Insua’s view was obstructed by the cargo, a deckhouse and crane on the barge.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstructed
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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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In a twist that feels somewhere between Misery and Triangle of Sadness, it's revealed that Linda has not only hidden the true nature of the island from Bradley, but has intentionally impeded them from getting help.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
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Authorities also said a crowd briefly blocked the main ring road surrounding the city before police dispersed the gathering.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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This year’s season was delayed after a huge section of the icefall broke off and blocked the route to the summit.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
30 May 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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No creativity Tottenham’s absence of a natural ball progressor in midfield hindered their capabilities in attack.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Response efforts in the DRC have been hindered by budget strains at the WHO — which the US left this year — as well as sudden Western aid cuts to Africa.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
22 May 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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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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The Sixers were embarrassed by the Knicks 144-114 in Game 4 in front of a New York-heavy crowd in South Philadelphia.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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“Obstructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstructed. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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