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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
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
Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 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
After a four-minute delay, Kavanagh announced that West Ham’s Pablo had obstructed Raya with his right arm while challenging for the ball and the goal was disallowed.
—Sam Joseph, New York Times, 10 May 2026
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
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
Vents should be kept free of leaves, dirt, and debris, and not be obstructed by vegetation.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 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
After a four-minute delay, Kavanagh announced that West Ham’s Pablo had obstructed Raya with his right arm while challenging for the ball and the goal was disallowed.
—Sam Joseph, New York Times, 10 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstructed
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During the next three weeks, mobile internet was impeded or shut off in the center of Moscow.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Two off-the-field issues also impeded Gonzalez’s progress as a player.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The Evans offensive line, having blocked for the running game almost extensively last season, is still trying to gather its collective feet in the area of pass blocking.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Although there’s no word yet on when the new White Lotus guests will check in, multiple weeks appear blocked off on the Martinez booking calendar in both June and September.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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But most summit speakers treated circularity—a nebulous concept at the best of times—largely as an engineering challenge, one hampered by immature infrastructure, policy gaps and weak economics.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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The company is seeking to create a Duchenne gene therapy that is more effective and safer than Sarepta Therapeutics’ Elevidys, which has been hampered by safety concerns, particularly following the deaths of two recipients from liver failure.—
Jason Mast,
STAT,
14 May 2026
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His game was based on his athletic prowess in the challenges and ability to provide food to camp, and hindered by his lack of social strategy, which proved to be his downfall each of the four times he’s previously returned.—
Nic Juarez,
Vulture,
12 May 2026
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So that lack of continuity may have hindered him, possibly.—
Ed Guzman,
Los Angeles Times,
11 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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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 18 May. 2026.
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