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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
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
Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
To spawn, salmon must swim hundreds or even thousands of miles upstream from the ocean, and in the Columbia River and its many tributaries, their path is obstructed by a massive network of hydroelectric dams.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Current prototypes demonstrate the ability to perform beam steering up to ±45° with low side lobes, which improves signal coverage in scenarios where a direct line-of-sight is obstructed by physical barriers.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2025
Days after the search was conducted, the warrant and property receipt were made public, revealing that the FBI was looking to gather anything that might show Donald had removed or destroyed records, obstructed justice or violated the Espionage Act.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
Additionally, the back unit handwashing station was obstructed by a mop bucket.
—Sacbee.com, 19 Dec. 2025
In a photo shared on Laredo Border Patrol’s social media account, 10 individuals — most with their faces obstructed — can be seen sitting on the kitchen floor inside the home.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Though such a debut is never promised, Magno hopes now that the path will be less obstructed as a member of the Baltimore Orioles.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
Sebastian was intubated because the swelling from the burns obstructed his airway, reducing his ability to breathe normally, Reynoso added.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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
Ocean views have been obstructed, streets are more crowded, parking is harder to find, and buildings are more tightly packed in less space.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
To spawn, salmon must swim hundreds or even thousands of miles upstream from the ocean, and in the Columbia River and its many tributaries, their path is obstructed by a massive network of hydroelectric dams.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Current prototypes demonstrate the ability to perform beam steering up to ±45° with low side lobes, which improves signal coverage in scenarios where a direct line-of-sight is obstructed by physical barriers.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2025
Days after the search was conducted, the warrant and property receipt were made public, revealing that the FBI was looking to gather anything that might show Donald had removed or destroyed records, obstructed justice or violated the Espionage Act.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
Additionally, the back unit handwashing station was obstructed by a mop bucket.
—Sacbee.com, 19 Dec. 2025
In a photo shared on Laredo Border Patrol’s social media account, 10 individuals — most with their faces obstructed — can be seen sitting on the kitchen floor inside the home.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
Though such a debut is never promised, Magno hopes now that the path will be less obstructed as a member of the Baltimore Orioles.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
Sebastian was intubated because the swelling from the burns obstructed his airway, reducing his ability to breathe normally, Reynoso added.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstructed
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As a result, the water vapor in that impeded breath condenses on the surface of your immediately-adjacent prescription glasses, sunglasses or ski goggles.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Jan. 2026
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Adding palbociclib, however, blocked this adaptation and impeded the cancer cells’ ability to survive.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
31 Dec. 2025
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But a holding penalty put the Rams behind the sticks and forced a punt, which Isaiah Simmons blocked to set the Panthers up the Rams 30.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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James missed a driving layup for the lead that was blocked by Giannis Antetokounmpo.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Sam Leavitt, who starred at Arizona State the past two seasons and led the Sun Devils to a College Football Playoff appearance in 2024 before injuries hampered him this year, has committed to the LSU Tigers, according to multiple reports Monday.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Injuries have hampered the offensive line, and quarterback Jalen Hurts has at times appeared tentative rather than the aggressive passer and scrambler that helped lead the Eagles to victory in the Super Bowl.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Historically, the water’s purity was singular, giving life to a watershed that flourished because of a unique paucity of nutrients, a situation that hindered the pursuit of any single species that would dominate the rest.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Normally, scent voices are mere whispers compared to the screams and angry shouts of humans, but in that section, certain sensitive plant species shrieked incessantly because of their proximity to plants that hindered their growth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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That's when a 51-year-old woman driving a Tesla south on Highway 85 struck the Focus, causing both cars to spin and crash into a stopped semi-truck.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2025
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During our first visit, Maryam, embarrassed by her English, refused to ask the salesperson a question.—
Jennifer Obel,
Denver Post,
12 Jan. 2026
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We’re all supposed to be embarrassed by prizes or feel above them or apart from them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Obstructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstructed. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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