PONS ASINORUM Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

pons asinorum

noun

Definition of pons asinorum

as in interference

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Noun

Vildor allowed two catches, and Minor got flagged for a deep defensive pass interference penalty.

— Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2026
CAPTCHAs were developed to deter and detect spam, worms, and bots, and, later, to defend against disinformation campaigns, election interference, and acts of cyberterrorism.

— Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of interference

Noun

For many commercial fleets, access to fueling has remained one of the biggest obstacles to adopting natural gas vehicles.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Unlike Lake Michigan, debris and garbage settle along the riverbed and near the banks, forcing divers to search through sediment and obstacles while currents continue to move beneath the surface.

— Darius Johnson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of obstacle

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Tracey was arrested days after the incident and charged with endangering the welfare of a child, simple assault, harassment and obstruction.

— Adam Sabes , Preston Mizell, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Her husband, Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons, is charged separately with conspiracy to obstruct justice and obstruction.

— Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of obstruction

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Many organizations mistakenly view governance as a hindrance, measuring AI maturity by deployment rather than critical questions about purpose, reliability, and accountability.

— Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Portugal’s World Cup to date has been dominated by the debate over whether Cristiano Ronaldo is a help or a hindrance.

— Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of hindrance

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That’s especially true for heavy rub lines that connect bedding areas and food sources.

— Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
Chicken thighs seasoned with a bright lemon-herb rub roast briefly before apple wedges, slices of delicata squash (no peeling required), and fennel seeds go into the pan.

— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of rub

Noun

Nick Jackson was still on the floor as this devolved into a handicap match.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
For amenities like restrooms, a handicap accessible walkover, ample parking, and a lifeguard on duty, consider the Santa Clara Regional beach access.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 July 2026

Definition of handicap

Noun

Prosecutors will have to overcome a few key hurdles in their case.

— Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
With so many advancements underway, the biggest hurdle may be the federal Nuclear Waste Policy Act, which essentially bars any permanent nuclear waste disposal licensing outside of Yucca Mountain, a project that is now, again, essentially defunct.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of hurdle

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