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
Four were arrested alongside Ossé, and all were charged with obstruction of governmental administration and disorderly conduct, according to the department.
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Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Golfweek's Beth Ann Nichols reported that the pool is considered to be a temporary immovable obstruction (TIO), which is governed by a Local Rule.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Investigators described these episodes as part of a pattern of obstruction.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Branch, 22, was cited for misdemeanor obstruction of a law enforcement officer and obstructing a public sidewalk.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Golfweek's Beth Ann Nichols reported that the pool is considered to be a temporary immovable obstruction (TIO), which is governed by a Local Rule.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Investigators described these episodes as part of a pattern of obstruction.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Branch, 22, was cited for misdemeanor obstruction of a law enforcement officer and obstructing a public sidewalk.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstruction
Noun
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The system continuously maps nearby activity, such as detecting pedestrians, vehicles, and unexpected obstacles.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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And that really is a huge obstacle for the Chinese now.—
Jamie Lincoln Kitman,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2026
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The biggest hurdles have been the logistics of assembling the designs in conjunction with partners WhiteWater West, which helped design Royal Caribbean’s water park as well.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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But for now, many families still face legal hurdles even in places where polyamory is becoming widely accepted.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The embarrassment of a first-round exit looms as an uncomfortable possibility.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sacking him is an embarrassment for all concerned, but 106 days after his appointment, Chelsea’s executives felt a change was needed to give the club the best possible chance of achieving their remaining aims for the season.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Anesa Diangelo is charged with interference with child custody and was taken to the Denton County Jail.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Warsh defended his, and the institution’s, ability to operate outside of political interference.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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The plants serve as a physical barrier against dirty air, absorbing chemicals into their cells and collecting particles with their leaves, according to the researchers.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The soil could also act as a way for the macaques to fight nausea and diarrhea by forming a barrier in the digestive tract, the researchers say.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Obstruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstruction. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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