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
He is charged with obstruction of governmental administration and harassment.
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Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
The obstruction was discovered about a week later.
—Ryan Brennan
march 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
In 2023, he was impeached by the Texas House on charges of bribery and obstruction of justice, after allegedly using his office to benefit a Texas real-estate developer.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2026
It is not easily seen or overbearing, but clearly there, seeming to represent an aviation obstruction light.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
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Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
The obstruction was discovered about a week later.
—Ryan Brennan
march 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
In 2023, he was impeached by the Texas House on charges of bribery and obstruction of justice, after allegedly using his office to benefit a Texas real-estate developer.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2026
It is not easily seen or overbearing, but clearly there, seeming to represent an aviation obstruction light.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for obstruction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstruction
Noun
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Flying the morning of an important presentation may not raise any obvious red flags, but that tight scheduling leaves no margin for unexpected obstacles, like weather events or mechanical issues.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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The obstacles are mutable and insidious.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Years of inflation, high mortgage rates and skyrocketing home prices have made buying a home a major hurdle for many Americans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Barrios said the money for vehicle maintenance could help pay to replace the city’s Chollas Operation Yard, which can’t be rebuilt or expanded because of environmental hurdles.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The possible embarrassment of bleeding through the uniforms was a common distraction while competing, said Calabrese, who is the company’s chief marketing officer.—
Luisa Beltran,
Sportico.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Although the heat has everyone dealing with some degree of dampness, sweating is often a source of violent embarrassment for you.—
Addie Citchens,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The system employs a laser dazzler architecture that produces optical interference to disrupt drone sensors and visual navigation systems.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Lisa Wirth’s company is suing her siblings for intentional interference with prospective business relationships.—
Justin Wingerter,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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The group is also said to be digging tunnels, building bunkers, and erecting barriers and other defensive structures in case of an attack by the United States and Israel.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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Prolonged shelter stays contribute to chronic stress, disrupt children’s education and create barriers to employment for parents.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Obstruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstruction. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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