as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
an obstruction in the drain has the water all backed up
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Recent Examples of obstruction
Comey was indicted last month on federal charges of giving false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding for allegedly lying to Congress during testimony in 2020.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Comey is accused of making a false statement and obstruction of a congressional proceeding during testimony to a Senate committee in 2020.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
The obstruction charge Comey faces is tied to the same hearing in 2020.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Comey was indicted last month on charges of making a false statement and obstruction of a congressional proceeding.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Comey is accused of making a false statement and obstruction of a congressional proceeding during testimony to a Senate committee in 2020.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
The obstruction charge Comey faces is tied to the same hearing in 2020.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Comey was indicted last month on charges of making a false statement and obstruction of a congressional proceeding.
—Christian Orozco, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstruction
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Autonomous systems handle the full flight profile, from takeoff to landing, using sensors for obstacle detection and avoidance.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
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If there weren’t obstacles, this would be a very short series.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Oct. 2025
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Rachael Powell, chief deputy district attorney in the Fourth Judicial District, said close relationships with law enforcement can help prosecutors overcome hurdles in stalking cases.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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The largest hurdle is Starship’s on-orbit refueling test.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
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Then there was Anthony Volpe going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts, the final embarrassment of a terrible season for the shortstop on both sides of the ball.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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This sense of helplessness, embarrassment and utter misery is what so many scam victims report feeling.—
Madhusree Mukerjee,
Scientific American,
8 Oct. 2025
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Every color, or frequency, can carry its own stream of information, allowing dozens of signals to travel side by side without interference.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Humphrey stepped up with four catches for 55 yards, and even Hyatt added three catches for 17 yards while drawing a crucial pass interference penalty in the end zone to set up Skattebo’s final score.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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The powerful serum is formulated with hyaluronic acid, vitamin B5, and madecassoside to plump fine lines and wrinkles, hydrate the skin, and replenish the skin’s natural moisture barrier.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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For instance, while a single atom could pass through a barrier, a tennis ball – made up of a huge amount of particles – cannot.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Obstruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstruction. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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