1
as in impedes
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
this would go much faster if you would stop obstructing me with your constant interruptions
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as in blocks
to prevent passage through by filling with something
at the moment the city's only tunnel between downtown and the airport is obstructed by an overturned tanker truck
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Recent Examples of obstructs
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
White insisted on the extra room to ensure that nothing obstructs the White House TV shot.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 26 May 2026
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2026
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
The intense, uncomfortable light that shines directly at the viewer and obstructs their eyesight.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
White insisted on the extra room to ensure that nothing obstructs the White House TV shot.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 26 May 2026
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2026
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
The intense, uncomfortable light that shines directly at the viewer and obstructs their eyesight.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstructs
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This ruling sets a troubling precedent that undermines protections afforded to interstate commerce and impedes site remediation, as well as the safe and effective long-term management of these materials for customers in Michigan and throughout the country.—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Supporters describe it as a first-of-its-kind provision that could reduce gun violence, but critics say such technology impedes on free expression.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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No security feature blocks every attack forever.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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During one of their early meetings, Castillo got on the whiteboard and described a basic pass protection in which every lineman slides over and blocks a gap.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Current dependence on rare earth elements or precious metals often hinders the widespread adoption of electrolysis systems.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 May 2026
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Making every decision for your teenager hinders their ability to build independence.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 May 2026
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When a patient fills a prescription for a drug that carries a rebate, the pharmaceutical manufacturer remits an amount to the PBM, according to terms laid out in the contract.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Plus, Nick fills us in on what’s coming in 2026, aka his 2026 London checklist.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2026
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Graft inquiry embarrasses Zelensky Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office said in a Telegram announcement that the investigation into Yermak is ongoing.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Now the technology embarrasses an umpire even more than a player could, and what’s the recourse?—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Obstructs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstructs. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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