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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
In addition to murder, cops charged Simboo with obstructing government administration and concealment of a human corpse.
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Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Shields pleaded guilty to seven charges, including felony counts of obstructing justice and theft by deception.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
He was arrested on suspicion of resisting or obstructing a police officer.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Nearly a decade after he was indicted on bribery and tax charges, former Portage Mayor James Snyder is scheduled to be sentenced today on his conviction for obstructing the IRS.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The anti-Islam protester accused of using pepper spray was also arrested, and three others were arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct and obstructing traffic Tisch said.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Senate Bill 443 would increase penalties for obstructing highways or streets.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The man was arrested after being released from the hospital, and charged with filing a false police report and resisting, delaying, or obstructing a public officer, officials said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
That seal was obstructing the interface, which is known as a quick disconnect.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Shields pleaded guilty to seven charges, including felony counts of obstructing justice and theft by deception.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
He was arrested on suspicion of resisting or obstructing a police officer.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Nearly a decade after he was indicted on bribery and tax charges, former Portage Mayor James Snyder is scheduled to be sentenced today on his conviction for obstructing the IRS.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The anti-Islam protester accused of using pepper spray was also arrested, and three others were arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct and obstructing traffic Tisch said.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Senate Bill 443 would increase penalties for obstructing highways or streets.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The man was arrested after being released from the hospital, and charged with filing a false police report and resisting, delaying, or obstructing a public officer, officials said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
That seal was obstructing the interface, which is known as a quick disconnect.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstructing
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The incident resulted in a ticket for impeding traffic, for which she was ordered to pay $197 after pleading no contest in Orange County court on Monday.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Gomez was standing to Hermansen’s right, and Ibrahima Konate to his left, but neither seemed to be impeding any less than Robertson had been deemed to be against City.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Israeli military later posted a second message in Farsi, noting the head of Iran's judiciary was at the rally and criticizing Iran for blocking many from seeing their warning, as authorities in Iran have almost completely shut down internet access.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Ili New York Mini Crossbody Bag This fashion-forward option is made from genuine leather with RFID-blocking pockets.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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But then the team lost Kevin Fiala for the rest of the season to a fractured leg in the Olympic tournament and saw winger Andrei Kuzmenko undergo surgery last week to repair torn meniscus in his right knee, hampering an offense that ranks 28th in the 32-team league in goals.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Public frustration over the district’s academic performance reached a boiling point in August 2024, when Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker spoke at a school board meeting, saying the district’s poor performance was hampering students’ opportunities after high school.—
Silas Allen,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Mar. 2026
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California law restricts when local enforcement can coordinate with ICE in making such arrests, and federal officials and Republicans have assailed the policy for hindering immigration enforcement.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit accuses them of concealing climate research and hindering the adoption of renewable energy technologies.—
Taylor Millard,
Boston Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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These are embarrassing own goals that Republicans simply can’t afford.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Fairchild played the free-wheeling bon vivant Nora Tyler Bing on five episodes of the sitcom classic, unwittingly embarrassing Perry's Chandler Bing to the delight of his pals.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Obstructing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstructing. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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