the hurdles

plural noun

: a race in which runners must jump over a series of barriers (called hurdles)
He won a medal in the high hurdles.
The hurdles is his best event.

Examples of the hurdles in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Yes, but: Despite the hurdles ahead, Roxbury residents and community leaders envision Nubian Square as a paragon of Black cultural and financial success well into the 21st century. Steph Solis, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025 However, the potential benefits far outweigh the hurdles. Michele Zanello, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025 Locking up crucial defensive pieces and navigating tricky contract situations are just two of the hurdles the team is facing this offseason. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025 Once kids check out, the hurdles to success get higher, and the emotions associated with clearing them get messier. Jenny Anderson, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the hurdles

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“The hurdles.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20hurdles. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!