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
Bad news for Yasiel Puig Former Dodger Yasiel Puig was found guilty Friday of obstruction of justice and making false statements to investigators.
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Miranda allegedly fled the scene of the crash and was arrested for felony hit and run resulting in death or injury, felony vandalism, and misdemeanor obstruction of a peace officer, the Merced County Sheriff's Office said.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Puig, 35, was convicted by a jury in downtown Los Angeles on the 13th day of trial on charges of obstruction of justice and making false statements to federal investigators.
—City News Service, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
The obstruction charge carries a maximum of 10 years, while the two lesser charges carry a maximum of five years each.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Miranda allegedly fled the scene of the crash and was arrested for felony hit and run resulting in death or injury, felony vandalism, and misdemeanor obstruction of a peace officer, the Merced County Sheriff's Office said.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Puig, 35, was convicted by a jury in downtown Los Angeles on the 13th day of trial on charges of obstruction of justice and making false statements to federal investigators.
—City News Service, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
The obstruction charge carries a maximum of 10 years, while the two lesser charges carry a maximum of five years each.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstruction
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The deadly mass shooting at a school in British Columbia came as Canadian authorities face significant obstacles in rolling out a nationwide firearms buyback that is mired in practical and logistical complications.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Over the next 10 years, the Goo Goo Dolls would follow a trajectory of seemingly insurmountable obstacles and increasingly unlikely triumphs that more closely resembles a fictional underdog team from a Disney movie than a rock band.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
14 Feb. 2026
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Stier / Getty Images Earlier today in the men’s figure skating final, fellow American Maxim Naumov had to skate through a different kind of mental hurdle.—
The Sports Desk,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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In 2026, residents of Mathews, Mint Hill and Pineville face several specific barriers to health care access ranging from escalating costs to significant geographic and logistical hurdles.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The parents or hosts bearing a disproportionate share of the expense is not surprising, and should not be a cause of embarrassment as long as proper gratitude is expressed.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The parents/hosts bearing a disproportionate share of the expense is not surprising, and should not be a cause of embarrassment as long as proper gratitude is expressed.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026
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Private colleges, as a whole, do have protections from government interference.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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Political interference, informal blacklists of filmmakers, and public attacks on artists have become systemic.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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Her decision to launch skincare aligns with traditional K-beauty regimes, which prioritizes long-term skin health, hydration and barrier protection over covering imperfections with makeup.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Much of that natural barrier was lost after Hurricane Katrina, which killed over 1,000 people and caused over $100 billion in damage in 2005.—
Melina Walling,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Obstruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstruction. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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