1
as in impeding
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 blocking
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 obstructing
Griffith and CityBeat reporter Madeline Fening are facing charges, including disorderly conduct, failure to disperse, obstructing a highway and obstructing an emergency responder.
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Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
On Thursday, former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on felony charges of making a false statement to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 28 Sep. 2025
In two felony counts, Comey indicted for allegedly lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding.
—ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
Withers was booked into the Pulaski County jail on charges of fleeing and obstructing government operations, both misdemeanors, and was released Saturday.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2025
Trump’s remarks come after a federal grand jury indicted Comey on charges of lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Following public pressure from the president, Bondi laid the groundwork for a Virginia grand jury to charge Comey with lying to Congress and obstructing justice.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Today's top stories A grand jury in Virginia has indicted former FBI Director James Comey on charges of obstructing justice and making a false statement to Congress.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 Sep. 2025
Dugan is charged with obstructing federal agents who were trying to arrest an undocumented immigrant outside her courtroom.
—Daniel Bice, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 2025
On Thursday, former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on felony charges of making a false statement to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 28 Sep. 2025
In two felony counts, Comey indicted for allegedly lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding.
—ABC News, 28 Sep. 2025
Withers was booked into the Pulaski County jail on charges of fleeing and obstructing government operations, both misdemeanors, and was released Saturday.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2025
Trump’s remarks come after a federal grand jury indicted Comey on charges of lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Following public pressure from the president, Bondi laid the groundwork for a Virginia grand jury to charge Comey with lying to Congress and obstructing justice.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Today's top stories A grand jury in Virginia has indicted former FBI Director James Comey on charges of obstructing justice and making a false statement to Congress.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 Sep. 2025
Dugan is charged with obstructing federal agents who were trying to arrest an undocumented immigrant outside her courtroom.
—Daniel Bice, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstructing
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Turmail pointed to the Brent Spence Bridge’s paralyzed development as a prime example of regulations, including permitting requirements, impeding progress.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
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According to my company's 2025 IT Trends Report, 44% of IT professionals cite a lack of real-time visibility into network connectivity as a primary factor impeding their productivity.—
Douglas Murray,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Kobach has petitioned top Republican lawmakers to convene a special session with the goal of blocking the Kansas Department of Revenue from resuming its practice of accommodating gender marker change requests, according to a letter sent to GOP lawmakers and obtained by The Star.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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The announcement sparked protests, with workers blocking the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway until police were called to disperse the crowd.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Rainfall was hampering efforts to reach the villages and many roads were swept away or blocked by the landslides.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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The appointment ends a three-month mayoral vacancy that has been hampering efforts to repair the city's aging, leak-prone water system.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, eco-design requirements will improve material recyclability and stimulate demand for recycled content; the lack of such is hindering the sector’s development, the organization said.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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She has been arrested on a felony charge of hindering the apprehension of a criminal, the Reynolds Police Deprtment said on its Facebook page.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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The games themselves are embarrassing enough to watch.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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More recently, that type of direction has become outdated — in a way, even embarrassing to request.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
6 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Obstructing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstructing. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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