as in cleared
allowing passage without obstruction
only one road remained unobstructed after the storm
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Recent Examples of unobstructed
The kit comes pre-assembled with a kickstand, which is perfect for simply placing the Mini on a clear spot with an unobstructed view of the sky.
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Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
From up there, each has an unobstructed, high-level view, giving the Zoox robotaxi good situational awareness, particularly straight ahead.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, the focus is firmly on the scenery, with glass-dome coaches that showcase unobstructed views.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Their apartment at 1040 Fifth is accessed through a private elevator, spans the entire 16th floor, and has unobstructed views of Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 24 Apr. 2026
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Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
From up there, each has an unobstructed, high-level view, giving the Zoox robotaxi good situational awareness, particularly straight ahead.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Aboard the Rocky Mountaineer, the focus is firmly on the scenery, with glass-dome coaches that showcase unobstructed views.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
Their apartment at 1040 Fifth is accessed through a private elevator, spans the entire 16th floor, and has unobstructed views of Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unobstructed
Adjective
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Not all pads are alike, but a footprint on the larger side involves five to ten acres of cleared, packed ground that serves as the hub for drilling equipment, which can include wellheads, pump jacks, tanks, wastewater storage pits, trailers, and flare stacks.—
Alex Heard,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
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What counts as a cleared sidewalk?—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
1 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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This brief genius window can make strategy clearer, reveal missing pieces, and turn vague ideas into usable next steps.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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In West Texas, some locals were hopeful that the exigencies of life in a rural area, where recordkeeping can be rudimentary and property boundaries aren’t always clear, might stymie the project, at least for a little while.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Under the revision, the Recreation Center would stay open 40 hours a week, a reduction from 60 hours.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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That assessment didn’t mention Taiwan directly, but, in relation to Iran, said both sides had agreed that the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for oil and natural gas, must remain open.—
Will Weissert,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Residents of the Pyramid Acres subdivision in southwest Tarrant County say landowner Nancy Rimmer has unlawfully blocked their access to Bear Creek, a navigable public waterway, by posting no-trespassing signs, installing surveillance cameras and hiring armed guards.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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That foundation makes everything that follows—diagnosis, treatment, ongoing care—feel more navigable.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
1 May 2026
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“Unobstructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unobstructed. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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