PONS ASINORUMS Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

pons asinorums

noun

plural of pons asinorum

as in obstacles

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Noun

The hero’s victory comes not from acquiring gold but from confronting inner obstacles and emerging with a deeper understanding of themselves.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
Lack of trust and resistance from locals remain one of the biggest obstacles to containing the outbreak, according to authorities and health workers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of obstacles

Noun

Cameras mounted on city vehicles and Chicago Transit Authority buses capture the obstructions, and tickets are issued by the city’s Department of Finance.

— A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Also, check to ensure the work material is free of any obstructions from underneath.

— Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026

Definition of obstructions

Noun

Leaders face intense workloads, and these stressors can trigger rumination and other mental impediments.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Its settlement and exploitation have been slowed by its distance from the rest of the country and by geographic and climatic impediments to travel and communications.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026

Definition of impediments

Noun

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
Reaching out and sharing what’s going on lets in the light.

— R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 7 June 2026

Definition of lets

Noun

Joe Hendry also secured a non-title victory over Dominik Mysterio amidst various interferences.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
From there, researchers could winnow down their suspects to a couple million signals, then rank them by likelihood of ET origin after accounting for radio frequency interferences from sources like orbital satellites, TV broadcasts, and even kitchen microwaves.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026

Definition of interferences

Noun

Unfortunately, there have been a few hurdles with getting more than 13,000 pounds of candy through the border.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Despite these hurdles, industry experts believe these new strategies are essential for consistent reach in 2026.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of hurdles

Noun

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
Look for at least 30,000 double rubs for a sofa that will see everyday use.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026

Definition of rubs

Noun

Deer-Proof Your Garden To keep your flowers from being gobbled up by deer—one of the most heartbreaking of all garden misfortunes—choose flowers that people find glorious and deer find disgusting.

— Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
Jessie blames technology for toy misfortunes, getting angry at all forms of technology, even those already discarded.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026

Definition of misfortunes

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