as in obstacles
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 obstructions
Place your pile at least 6 feet away from cars, boats, basketball hoops and other obstructions and make sure there’s space between the curb and pile to allow water to flow to storm drains.
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Sarah Linn
november 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The obstructions appear to be concentrated in areas where the White House proposed cutting the federal budget next year.
—Amy Maxmen, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
The tablets will also note street obstructions.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025
If possible, position yourself in a flat, open area with minimal tree cover, rocks, cliffs, or other obstructions that may block the sound of the whistle.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 1 Oct. 2025
In 2025, Roborock launched a vacuum cleaner with a robotic arm for moving socks and other obstructions out of the way.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
It’s bound to be laden with obstructions and those looking to undermine change.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 20 Aug. 2025
The Buck is collecting data to identify any obstructions to the safe navigation of traffic entering or exiting the Port of Baltimore via the Fort McHenry Federal Channel.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Aug. 2025
This may seem obvious, but keeping vents open and clear of obstructions makes such a difference.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
Sarah Linn
november 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The obstructions appear to be concentrated in areas where the White House proposed cutting the federal budget next year.
—Amy Maxmen, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
The tablets will also note street obstructions.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025
If possible, position yourself in a flat, open area with minimal tree cover, rocks, cliffs, or other obstructions that may block the sound of the whistle.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 1 Oct. 2025
In 2025, Roborock launched a vacuum cleaner with a robotic arm for moving socks and other obstructions out of the way.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
It’s bound to be laden with obstructions and those looking to undermine change.
—Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 20 Aug. 2025
The Buck is collecting data to identify any obstructions to the safe navigation of traffic entering or exiting the Port of Baltimore via the Fort McHenry Federal Channel.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Aug. 2025
This may seem obvious, but keeping vents open and clear of obstructions makes such a difference.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstructions
Noun
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Desert plants replace mountain vegetation and offer new obstacles.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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When entering new environments, guide them carefully to highlight potential obstacles.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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One of the largest hurdles was ensuring that behavior learned on Earth would translate to space, an issue often called the Sim2Real gap.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Yet many Venezuelans are facing significant hurdles when seeking asylum in the United States and elsewhere.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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By targeting breeding grounds and establishing protective barriers, Hawx helps families reclaim their outdoor spaces.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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American Indian and Alaska Native elders face significant systemic barriers to accessing health and social support and have a lower life expectancy than all other populations in the United States.—
Holly J. McDede,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Obstructions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstructions. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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