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
These signs usually indicate several issues like clogs and obstructions or worn out parts.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
Do yourself a favor and take the time to properly inspect the machine, tighten any fasteners, check for wear on the rotor paddles, scrapers, and skid shoes, and ensure that the auger and chute are free of obstructions.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025
Please keep in mind, however, that light pollution and tall obstructions will significantly lower your numbers.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 7 Dec. 2025
Don’t sled down any hill that has obstructions like a road or trees at the bottom.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
Five years on from the blast, no official has been convicted, and years of obstructions by top officials have stalled an investigation and hampered hopes for justice.
—Molly Hunter, NBC news, 2 Dec. 2025
Sidewalk obstructions and safety hazards.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 2 Dec. 2025
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.
—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
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
Do yourself a favor and take the time to properly inspect the machine, tighten any fasteners, check for wear on the rotor paddles, scrapers, and skid shoes, and ensure that the auger and chute are free of obstructions.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2025
Please keep in mind, however, that light pollution and tall obstructions will significantly lower your numbers.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 7 Dec. 2025
Don’t sled down any hill that has obstructions like a road or trees at the bottom.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
Five years on from the blast, no official has been convicted, and years of obstructions by top officials have stalled an investigation and hampered hopes for justice.
—Molly Hunter, NBC news, 2 Dec. 2025
Sidewalk obstructions and safety hazards.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 2 Dec. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstructions
Noun
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Institutions were obstacles to be blamed or bypassed.—
Philip Martin,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Ladders can help fish circumvent these obstacles, but learning to navigate them can take the animals days.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The 35% analyst upside projection appears optimistic given the structural hurdles.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Financing hurdles In April, the City Council created a special tax district to help pay for the Stitch.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Earlier this month, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada and China reached a preliminary deal to remove trade barriers and lower tariffs.—
Terri Cullen,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026
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Geographic barriers and limited profit potential have long discouraged private internet service providers from these areas, thus necessitating public investment.—
Letters to the Editor,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Obstructions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstructions. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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