roadblocks 1 of 2

noun

plural of roadblock
as in obstacles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of roadblock
as in barricades

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roadblocks
  1. obstacles
  2. barricades
  3. impediments
  4. blockades
  5. hurdles
  6. delays
  7. obstructions
  8. blocks
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
Verb
  • The vigilante gets to Tappen and barricades the two of them in a hospital room, where a vicious brawl ensues.
    — Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
  • To keep her family at bay, Alexandra barricades herself in her Brooklyn brownstone with enough Molotov cocktails to blow up the whole block.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of barricades
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
Verb
  • There's no question that the United States has a credible threat of force, but the blockade really blockades ourselves as well as Iran.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
  • As the United States military blockades the Strait of Hormuz fuel prices rose above $100 dollars a barrel.
    — Contessa Brewer,Dawn Giel, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Definition of blockades
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
Verb
  • The person who delays repayment may create tension, even if unintentionally.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Chief Estella Patterson told committee members officers have a hard time determining the exact age of juveniles without an ID, which delays the investigation and prolongs police interactions.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
Definition of delays
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
Verb
  • This chamber, called the Maxwell Test Chamber (which is located at the European Space Research and Technology Centre in the Netherlands), is an enclosure made of conductive metal that blocks electromagnetic fields.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 24 July 2026
  • Unlike statins, which reduce the body’s cholesterol production, Lipfendra blocks a protein called PCSK9.
    — Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 24 July 2026
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