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
Levi and Mallios publicly pushed back, arguing that their New York State cannabis license should have permitted operations and accusing the town of creating unnecessary obstacles for legal cannabis businesses despite Southampton never opting out of New York’s legalization framework.
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Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
But Vaez said there has so far been no evidence that Vahidi is an obstacle.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Each obstacle adds friction, and friction is what your tired brain is most allergic to at the end of a long day.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
This premium, high-end hybrid robot vacuum and mop features an innovative self-lifting chassis that adjusts in real-time to climb over small thresholds and obstacles.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 22 May 2026
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Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
But Vaez said there has so far been no evidence that Vahidi is an obstacle.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Each obstacle adds friction, and friction is what your tired brain is most allergic to at the end of a long day.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2026
This premium, high-end hybrid robot vacuum and mop features an innovative self-lifting chassis that adjusts in real-time to climb over small thresholds and obstacles.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstacle
Noun
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Newport Harbor multi-event standout Natalie McCarty qualified in the 100 and 300 hurdles.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
24 May 2026
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Iran is moving its World Cup training base from Tucson to Tijuana, the president of the country’s soccer federation said Saturday, removing one of the final hurdles to its participation in this summer’s tournament.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Mailyan is due to be sentenced on September 10, 2026, and faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison for each count of wire fraud and five years in prison for each count of obstruction.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Washington, under Trump, views this not as an independent initiative but as an obstruction, and is increasingly willing to use tariffs, energy threats, and diplomatic pressure to bring Paris back into line.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Noun
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The month brings Wale and an embarrassment of other hip-hop riches, Orville Peck, Bleachers, Keiyaa and more.—
Chris Kelly,
Washington Post,
28 May 2026
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Shankar shares that fewer than half of older adults who fall report it to their physician, often out of embarrassment or fear of losing independence.—
Adaira Landry,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Finally, Illinois could adopt universal license recognition, which removes barriers for licensed professionals moving from other states.—
Eric Zamparripa,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Evans believes spellers who want to win should use their study time efficiently, but there's no barrier to learning every possible word.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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“Obstacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstacle. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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