pons asinorum

noun

Definition of pons asinorumnext
as in interference

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pons asinorum
  1. interference
  2. obstacle
  3. impediment
  4. obstruction
  5. hindrance
  6. rub
  7. handicap
  8. hurdle
Noun
  • Trailing 3-1, the Royals loaded the bases with one out in the ninth on a catcher's interference call, a single and a walk.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • There were five false starts, four offensive holding calls and one each for ineligible player downfield, defensive holding and offensive pass interference.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of interference
Noun
  • Travelers leaving Ceuta and Melilla, Spain’s other territory in North Africa, are subject to exit checks at ports and airports, an obstacle for migrants who enter the territories illegally and hope to reach the European continent.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The design is meant to move around any obstacles, including the free weights collection near your pilates mat, meaning no more sweaty spots in your home gym.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of obstacle
Noun
  • Yellowjackets has proven that being dead is no impediment to returning.
    — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 20 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 impediment
Noun
  • Rachel Moser is charged with hindering the apprehension of a fugitive, tampering with evidence, abuse of a corpse, conspiracy to commit tampering of evidence, conspiracy to commit abuse of a corpse and obstruction.
    — Michael Guise, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Some may also face charges for battery, obstruction and resisting a police officer.
    — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of obstruction
Noun
  • Mike Evans returned from a week’s absence and showed no hindrance from a quadriceps strain.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of hindrance
Noun
  • But on a visit the other day, the pork ribs and — surprisingly — the boneless chicken breast arrived with a good, spicy rub.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026
  • That’s especially true for heavy rub lines that connect bedding areas and food sources.
    — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of rub
Noun
  • Tragically, Alice’s shower trauma turns out to be a big handicap for her in her pursuit of Catherine’s trust.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The golfers partnered up and were divided into four groups based on their handicap.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of handicap
Noun
  • Russia's small and medium businesses already have been hit hard by tax increases, regulatory hurdles and, most recently, a fuel crisis from attacks on oil refineries.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Harper Hutton, 12, of Aurora Flyers, placed second in the girls pentathlon high jump, fourth in the pentathlon 80-meter hurdles and pentathlon long jump and fifth in the girls pentathlon shot put.
    — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of hurdle
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“Pons asinorum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pons%20asinorum. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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