pons asinorum

noun

Definition of pons asinorumnext
as in interference

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  1. interference
  2. obstacle
  3. impediment
  4. obstruction
  5. hindrance
  6. rub
  7. handicap
  8. hurdle
Noun
  • The sensor supports the missile’s ability to operate around sophisticated air defense networks, where electronic interference and other battlefield threats can complicate targeting.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The Broncos held on to beat the Rams 30-26 in Week 3 after a defensive pass interference call negated cornerback Josh Wallace's interception with just over a minute remaining.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of interference
Noun
  • The vote follows an investigation by The Times that highlighted obstacles faced by people trying to obtain restraining orders in cases of domestic abuse.
    — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Are subtitles still an obstacle for younger American audiences?
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of obstacle
Noun
  • The implication was clear—export controls were the primary impediment to cooperation on AI safety.
    — DANIEL REMLER, Foreign Affairs, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Epstein points to politicians historically sympathetic to banking interests, including Chuck Schumer, as potential impediments to an ambitious regulatory agenda.
    — Anna Rahmanan, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of impediment
Noun
  • Some also faced additional charges of falsifying records and obstruction.
    — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Police and prosecutors must investigate threats and obstruction, and pursue violations supported by the evidence.
    — Marc Schneier, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of obstruction
Noun
  • Davidson is coming off a bruising primary battle — that likely won’t help him, but may not be that big of a hindrance, Lyons said.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Practical reasons also are common hindrances to leaving, one of which paradoxically concerns safety.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of hindrance
Noun
  • One girl performed a sternum rub to check Penberthy’s pulse, and Glass said his sister may have gone without a pulse for about a minute.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The central rub is that China has no choice but to import its soybeans.
    — JOEL WUTHNOW, Foreign Affairs, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of rub
Noun
  • Over 2 summers, my legit handicap is 13 with some rounds near +18 and others at +8.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The driver, Manning said, had been working particularly well, so well that the 10-handicap golfer had just broke 80 for the first time.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of handicap
Noun
  • Clinging to outdated graduation hurdles is no substitute for improving teaching and learning.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Two major South Baltimore housing projects cleared a key hurdle last week, advancing plans for 500 townhomes in Baltimore Peninsula and 122 townhomes in Locust Point.
    — Lauren Breunig, Baltimore Sun, 7 Nov. 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 15 Nov. 2026.

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