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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Rajoub refused the entreaty, much to the frustration and embarrassment of Infantino.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Trump hopes to move past the political embarrassment during a fresh test of his political clout in South Carolina and Nevada.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Mass firings, communication freezes, political interference in the CDC’s scientific mission and a revolving door of leaders have created a challenging work environment for the CDC’s employees.—
Candice Johnson,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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Blocking a merger based on potential interference to newsroom decision-making, the studio warns, could allow courts to start regulating editorial outcomes in violation of the First Amendment.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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The technology is also lowering barriers for new entrants.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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Assistant coach Kim Weiss, who broke barriers this season, is expected to be named head coach of the Las Vegas expansion franchise in the PWHL.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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“Obstruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstruction. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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