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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
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
During the violence, which peaked over a week in mid July, spiking again in early August, at least 22 children were reportedly killed and 21 more injured; at least five health centers were reportedly struck, with two physicians killed and ambulances obstructed and attacked.
—Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Despite earlier concerns that the electoral process could be obstructed by supporters of Morales, who had called on the public to boycott the race, international observers said there were no major disruptions.
—Lucinda Elliott, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
America remains stuck with TikTok, addicted at home and obstructed abroad.
—Autumn Dorsey, Boston Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
The landfill is now closed off, with entrances obstructed by large concrete blocks and tall, forbidding gates.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Hamas, which rules Gaza, has repeatedly obstructed aid distribution, hoarded supplies and used humanitarian sites for military purposes.
—Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 7 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
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
During the violence, which peaked over a week in mid July, spiking again in early August, at least 22 children were reportedly killed and 21 more injured; at least five health centers were reportedly struck, with two physicians killed and ambulances obstructed and attacked.
—Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Despite earlier concerns that the electoral process could be obstructed by supporters of Morales, who had called on the public to boycott the race, international observers said there were no major disruptions.
—Lucinda Elliott, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
America remains stuck with TikTok, addicted at home and obstructed abroad.
—Autumn Dorsey, Boston Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
The landfill is now closed off, with entrances obstructed by large concrete blocks and tall, forbidding gates.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Hamas, which rules Gaza, has repeatedly obstructed aid distribution, hoarded supplies and used humanitarian sites for military purposes.
—Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstructed
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Additionally, debris removal took place, including significant debris that impeded roadways and public spaces, and damage occurred to water control facilities, utilities and parks and recreation facilities.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The rare move highlighted the administration's combative stance toward jurists who impeded its immigration policies.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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The Dallas rush turned the corner on McGrath and blocked the field goal.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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One briefly blocked a Border Patrol vehicle, but agents left in a little more than four minutes.—
Elliot Spagat,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Talking to Bill Nighy about his star turn as a frail and at times broken novelist in & Sons is rather hampered by the British actor not having seen director Pablo Trapero’s father-and-son drama on a screen of any size ahead of its world premiere on Sunday at the Toronto Film Festival.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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Currently, only 37% of the more than 5 million tons of trash generated in the county each year is recycled — and even that is hampered by a 40% contamination rate.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Cost reductions can only achieve so much—without stabilizing revenue, the turnaround will be hindered.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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This lack of transparency hindered our ability to fully present our case.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Aug. 2025
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The bad weather may have been a better option for the Dolphins as they were embarrassed by the Colts, with a final score of 30-8.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images The President fired the nation’s top labor statistician because the jobs numbers embarrassed him.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Obstructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstructed. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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