pons asinorums

noun

plural of pons asinorum
as in obstacles

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  1. obstacles
  2. obstructions
  3. impediments
  4. lets
  5. interferences
  6. hurdles
  7. rubs
  8. misfortunes
Noun
  • Bond yields Persistent inflation, tariffs and whipsawing gas prices are not the only obstacles complicating the task for the Fed.
    — Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Harley has some internal and external obstacles to make that happen.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of obstacles
Noun
  • Even if a large storm has disrupted power lines or internet access, a high-quality walkie-talkie should transmit your communications, as long as there are no severe obstructions or blockage.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The bar also removed landscaping rocks and other potential obstructions to help water drain away from the property.
    — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of obstructions
Noun
  • The Error-Correction Breakthrough Alters the Conversation Error has been one of the most significant impediments to quantum computation for many years.
    — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Preconceptions, assumptions, and advance knowledge in the viewing public are regarded as impediments to the capacity of the tale to surprise, startle, or transport.
    — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of impediments
Noun
  • This balance of light and dark lets Grounded play well with other colors, materials, and finishes.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Easing in lets kids absorb the energy gradually, gives you time to find your seats, hit the bathroom and grab snacks or merch without missing the opening notes.
    — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026
Definition of lets
Noun
  • One of the pass interferences occurred on a third down and kept a drive alive while the other two came on the same drive.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Joe Hendry also secured a non-title victory over Dominik Mysterio amidst various interferences.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of interferences
Noun
  • Secondly, insurance and safety inspections remain critical hurdles.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Buyers still have to qualify financially, and coming up with enough cash to cover the seller's equity can be one of the biggest hurdles.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of hurdles
Noun
  • The beloved mascot of Pocasset Hardware, Franklin wins everyone over with his ultra-friendly personality, generous kisses and endless requests for belly rubs.
    — Staff Author Updated, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
  • Anything below 20,000 double rubs may wear down faster and is better suited to a bouclé loveseat, accent chair or other low-traffic piece of bouclé furniture.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of rubs
Noun
  • Poliński said Zosia would likely have been blamed for misfortunes such as disease and famine that often plagued the region in the 17th century, which people sometimes attributed to supernatural activity by the dead.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • But the fire this time was started by a son, which led to raging misfortunes that consumed his three brothers one by one, leaving only ashen memories for his surviving sister and aged parents to sift through.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of misfortunes
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“Pons asinorums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pons%20asinorums. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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