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
To have the best chance of viewing the planetary alignment, find a spot free of light pollution and a view of the horizon without obstructions like trees or tall buildings.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 June 2026
The elder Menendez began serving an 11-year prison sentence last year for bribery, extortion, fraud, obstruction of justice, and conspiracy.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Karely Reyes, 29, was charged with assault, resisting arrest and obstruction of government administration.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
Its undeveloped backdrop ensures minimal obstruction, though its narrow width can feel busy.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 7 June 2026
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 June 2026
The elder Menendez began serving an 11-year prison sentence last year for bribery, extortion, fraud, obstruction of justice, and conspiracy.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Karely Reyes, 29, was charged with assault, resisting arrest and obstruction of government administration.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
Its undeveloped backdrop ensures minimal obstruction, though its narrow width can feel busy.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstruction
Noun
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Autonomy in this case involves being able to reach destinations by using camera images to navigate around obstacles such as craters and pits without the involvement of mission control.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
13 June 2026
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Despite the obstacles, anticipation has been building across the capital.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
13 June 2026
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The city witnessed Carl Lewis win four Olympic gold medals, cheered Valerie Brisco-Hooks’ historic golden double and watched Edwin Moses extend his 400-meter hurdles unbeaten streak.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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The antitrust hurdle cleared by Paramount comes as state attorneys general in California, New York and almost a dozen other states are contemplating an antitrust suit to put the brakes on what would become a mega-studio.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
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The Moscow attack was the latest embarrassment for Putin.—
Barry Hatton,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Democrats aren't buying it, saying the White House is simply trying to avoid an embarrassment for the president.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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When early goals by both teams were denied by offside calls, the aggrieved fans jeered and whistled — the equivalent of Chiefs fans booing pass interference against their guy.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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But in a counterclaim, Carbonatik submitted an answer denying all claims made by Heavy Metal Capital and countersued for various causes of action, including breach of contract, defamation, and tortious interference.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
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Darren Aronofsky has now crossed the AI barrier as well, using it to make a series of web videos about the Revolutionary War.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Video posted to social media showed the plane on its side and smashed into a highway barrier as the tail was ripped from the fuselage.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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“Obstruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstruction. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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