UNOBSTRUCTED Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

unobstructed

adjective

ˌən-əb-ˈstrək-təd

Definition of unobstructed

as in cleared

allowing passage without obstruction only one road remained unobstructed after the storm

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Recent Examples of unobstructed To take in the city from up above, travelers can head to the elevated terrace, which boasts unobstructed views of the Empire State Building and beyond. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026 For the best sighting, find a spot with a clear, unobstructed view of the eastern horizon. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 24 Sep. 2026 Lake views are a hot commodity in the community, and buyers pay steep premiums for properties with unobstructed sightlines. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026 That room also opens up to their outdoor dining area with unobstructed views of the lake. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unobstructed

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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
What counts as a cleared sidewalk?

— Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 1 Dec. 2025

Definition of cleared

Adjective

Though 57% of voters say the Democratic Party does not have a clear vision for the future, Republicans hold no advantage in this category either, according to a CBS News poll released on Sunday.

— Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2026
With no side holding a clear majority, a deadlock, a minority government, a unity government – or another election – are all plausible outcomes.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of clear

Adjective

For the tinkering types, Meta also released open weights for Muse’s code to help people connect it to a range of other devices.

— Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Contrary to preelection expectations by observers for a double-digit difference in favor of Yotova, her opponent showed a surprisingly strong performance, leaving all options open for the runoff.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of open

Adjective

Mousavi also showcased research into constructing a navigable 4D scene from a single-camera recording.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Florsheim’s argument has centered on Wisconsin’s Public Trust Doctrine, which protects public rights in navigable waters and the land beneath them.

— Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2026

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