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as in to barricade
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Recent Examples of roadblock
Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 31 Dec. 2025
As the Chicago Bears' potential deal with Arlington Heights hits a roadblock, the team on Wednesday hinted at a possible move to Northwest Indiana.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
This roadblock is holding companies back from true productivity gains, added Miller.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025
Early in 2025, the production allegedly hit a legal roadblock due to a clause in a settlement made with one of Jackson's former accusers, Jordan Chandler.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Previous CapRadio audits flagged problems CapRadio’s September 2022 audit was due to Sacramento State in eight days, and its accountants encountered a roadblock.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 31 Dec. 2025
As the Chicago Bears' potential deal with Arlington Heights hits a roadblock, the team on Wednesday hinted at a possible move to Northwest Indiana.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
This roadblock is holding companies back from true productivity gains, added Miller.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025
Early in 2025, the production allegedly hit a legal roadblock due to a clause in a settlement made with one of Jackson's former accusers, Jordan Chandler.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roadblock
Noun
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Joint pain that turns stairs into obstacles.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 Jan. 2026
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One other obstacle the White House will need to contend with, Hochstein said, is blowback from Gulf countries and from China.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The suspect, meanwhile, barricaded himself inside the residence and refused to exit.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Officers tried to contact the suspect, who had barricaded himself inside the home.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Billing Headaches Clearing the access hurdles to HIV prevention medicine was just the beginning.—
Zach Dyer,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Development of Greenland’s mineral resources is challenging because of the island’s harsh climate, while strict environmental controls have proved an additional hurdle for potential investors.—
Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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If Takaichi cannot enact the budget by the end of March, her government would have to compile a stop-gap budget, which could delay execution of spending measures.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
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For people with chronic health conditions such as diabetes, delaying or not getting care could be fatal.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Barclays analyst Terry Ma said PennyMac and UWM offer the best risk and reward for investors in the sector, highlighting Rocket's relatively high multiple as an impediment.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Supporters argue that the second election serves only as an impediment to contract negotiations and union organizing.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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At first, Israel blockaded Gaza entirely, against the United States’ wishes.—
Andrew P. Miller,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Dec. 2025
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In recent weeks, JNIM has effectively blockaded Bamako, targeting critical fuel convoys and supply lines.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Historically, securely locking or temporarily transferring one’s guns was perceived by owners as a hindrance to quick access for home defense.—
Russell Lemle,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Both accept their current homes have become a hindrance to growth, placing them alongside Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, the two Milan clubs and Roma in a cluster of European clubs thinking big and bold.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the 47-second video, the agent can be seen walking around Good’s maroon Honda Pilot, which is in the middle of the street blocking traffic.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Roadblock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roadblock. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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