as in hurdle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
stumbling on all the obstacles along the path
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Recent Examples of obstacle
When consumers are asked to identify their most frustrating interaction with businesses, the obstacles to canceling an automatically-renewing service invariably rank high.
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Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
But what are the opportunities and obstacles facing publishers today?
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
They were proven right last week when floodwaters surged across central Texas and bureaucratic obstacles hindered FEMA’s ability to respond, four officials inside the agency told CNN.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
These shifts signal a recognition that regulation is not an obstacle to progress but a critical enabler of responsible, adaptive innovation - especially when physically embedded in place.
—Kath MacKay, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
But what are the opportunities and obstacles facing publishers today?
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
They were proven right last week when floodwaters surged across central Texas and bureaucratic obstacles hindered FEMA’s ability to respond, four officials inside the agency told CNN.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
These shifts signal a recognition that regulation is not an obstacle to progress but a critical enabler of responsible, adaptive innovation - especially when physically embedded in place.
—Kath MacKay, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstacle
Noun
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One of the biggest hurdles was the architecture of the building.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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Frequently the Swedes have been impressive in the early stages of tournaments only to fall at the final hurdle.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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An 11th person has been charged with obstruction of justice and conspiracy.—
Dallas Morning News,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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Even after stopping at an intersection, drivers may need to crane their necks to see around obstructions such as trees, light poles or sign posts that block visibility.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Indeed, President Trump will probably never appeal his executive order losses in lower courts to avoid the embarrassment of losing in the Supreme Court populated with three Trump appointees.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
30 June 2025
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Our parade in Fort Lauderdale was a fitting tribute to a great hockey team, while Trump’s embarrassment of a parade was a fitting tribute to a failed presidency.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2025
Noun
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This interpretation aligns with the ADA’s broader purpose, which is to eliminate barriers that prevent full and equal participation in everyday life.—
Dekel Skoop,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Cities in eastern Contra Costa County, including Antioch and Pittsburg, are expected to break the 100-degree barrier on Thursday and then perhaps again on Friday, while Concord is expected to peak at 99 on Friday.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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“Obstacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstacle. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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