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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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as in jammed
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
Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Comey is alleged to have obstructed Congress by lying to a Senate committee in 2020 while being questioned about probes into Trump in 2016, according to the indictment.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 26 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors say Comey lied about authorizing an FBI source to speak to the media about the investigation and obstructed Congress by making false statements intended to impede lawmakers’ probe into the FBI’s actions, according to a copy of the indictment obtained by The Washington Post.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
In a July 29 post to the social media platform, Minniear included snaps of himself and some picturesque locations, as well as a shot of Goulding laying nude in bed with her arm, side and thigh visible but face mostly obstructed.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Wakanda Forever — wore a white Lever Couture gown with an exaggerated standup collar, which obstructed the view of attendees sitting behind her and caused a frenzy of social-media chatter.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Ogles launched a congressional probe into O’Connell, claiming his administration obstructed ICE operations.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
Trump was not charged with any crime, but Mueller later shared 10 instances in which the president may have obstructed justice.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Gunfire came from outside the sanctuary while students, staff and parishioners were gathered for the service, per earlier coverage by PEOPLE — doors had been obstructed with two-by-fours before the shooting began.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Adjective
Women are barred from ordination in the Catholic Church, and the disagreement has obstructed attempts to bring the churches together.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Comey is alleged to have obstructed Congress by lying to a Senate committee in 2020 while being questioned about probes into Trump in 2016, according to the indictment.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 26 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors say Comey lied about authorizing an FBI source to speak to the media about the investigation and obstructed Congress by making false statements intended to impede lawmakers’ probe into the FBI’s actions, according to a copy of the indictment obtained by The Washington Post.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
In a July 29 post to the social media platform, Minniear included snaps of himself and some picturesque locations, as well as a shot of Goulding laying nude in bed with her arm, side and thigh visible but face mostly obstructed.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Wakanda Forever — wore a white Lever Couture gown with an exaggerated standup collar, which obstructed the view of attendees sitting behind her and caused a frenzy of social-media chatter.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Ogles launched a congressional probe into O’Connell, claiming his administration obstructed ICE operations.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025
Trump was not charged with any crime, but Mueller later shared 10 instances in which the president may have obstructed justice.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Gunfire came from outside the sanctuary while students, staff and parishioners were gathered for the service, per earlier coverage by PEOPLE — doors had been obstructed with two-by-fours before the shooting began.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstructed
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Another lottery pick, Leo Carlsson, twice impeded Utah’s progress up the ice.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
23 Sep. 2025
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The implementation of the SCORE Act could be impeded by other types of legal challenges.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the front handwash sink was partially blocked by a trash bin.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The road behind the chain store will be blocked off to include a vinyl pop-up record store, photo booth, friendship bracelets, glitter sprinkles on Starbucks cold foam drinks and more.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Penn State came up short against Oregon last week, and the second loss of the season hampered their chances of making the College Football Playoff with a tough road ahead of them.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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After being hampered by injuries late in his time with the Royals, Keller is healthy and happy to be part of Chicago’s bullpen.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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The new law removes the certificate of need requirement for facilities with four or fewer beds, a major obstacle that previously hindered their creation.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Some McElwain staffers argue the Gators’ 2016 defense could have led a CFP push if Luke Del Rio remained healthy, and offseason shoulder/leg injuries hindered Lagway’s progress this fall.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Revolution provided a brief scare through a 59th-minute goal from Dor Turgeman, who embarrassed a defender before curling home a spectacular effort, but Inter Miami broke the tie almost immediately after the strike that made the score 2-1.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Me, a beautiful and clever five-time Emmy-winning writer with a few Wednesday nights free, and The Golden Bachelor, a heartwarming and adorable exploration of women’s second acts with a male doofus at the center who has already embarrassed himself.—
Ali Barthwell,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Obstructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstructed. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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