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
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.
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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
Linevision For the wind prediction, Linevision starts with a detailed, publicly available spatial map that includes buildings and trees, then uses machine learning to interpret how obstructions change wind near power lines.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 Aug. 2025
Similar obstructions abound on the storefront windows near her house.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
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
Linevision For the wind prediction, Linevision starts with a detailed, publicly available spatial map that includes buildings and trees, then uses machine learning to interpret how obstructions change wind near power lines.
—IEEE Spectrum, 13 Aug. 2025
Similar obstructions abound on the storefront windows near her house.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstructions
Noun
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This technology includes software and sensors that help the aircraft plan routes, avoid obstacles, and carry out missions independently.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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Even the nutritional character of the soil could be altered because of the influx of sediment deposits and underground water contamination, throwing up other obstacles for cultivation later on.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ren also noted practical hurdles.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Roughly one third of owners cite lack of technical expertise or staff training as their biggest hurdles.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Kentucky passed House Bill 90 to reduce barriers for establishing freestanding birthing centers, which have been absent in the state since the 1980s.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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While the American College of Radiology now recommends annual MRI in addition to mammograms for women with dense breasts seeking supplemental screening, barriers to MRI use include lack of access, high-cost and patient intolerance, according to the authors.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Obstructions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstructions. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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