as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
an obstruction in the drain has the water all backed up
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Recent Examples of obstruction
Kuehne pleaded guilty on Sept. 7 to obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder, a felony.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
Williams and Nelms were arrested on suspicion of simple battery on a law enforcement officer and obstruction.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
In addition to the concealment charge, Mendoza-Gonzalez was charged with obstruction of justice and abuse of a corpse, police said.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
The call resulted in the arrest of a subject for violation of the obstruction statute.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
Williams and Nelms were arrested on suspicion of simple battery on a law enforcement officer and obstruction.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
In addition to the concealment charge, Mendoza-Gonzalez was charged with obstruction of justice and abuse of a corpse, police said.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
The call resulted in the arrest of a subject for violation of the obstruction statute.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstruction
Noun
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Firing federal officials Trump has aggressively targeted federal employees seen as obstacles to his agenda, from career bureaucrats to political appointees.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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The final three are for ensuring successful implementation of the decision: foresight, which is the habit of setting goals; alertness, the habit of having situational awareness; and preparedness, the habit of anticipating and avoiding obstacles to implementation.—
Andrew Abela,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The Vessel Project is built on the principles of mutual aid, ensuring that no one is left behind and that support reaches those in need without the bureaucratic hurdles that often hinder access.—
Jameelah Nasheed,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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The Olympian and World Championship silver medalist is a superstar heptathlete who’s headed for the women’s long hurdles.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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While not a fatal setback, Merz's failure to win parliamentary backing at the first time of asking is a first for post-war Germany and an embarrassment for a man who has promised to revive economic growth at a time of global turbulence.—
Kirsti Knolle,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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In addition to losing their incomes, the suit says, the plaintiffs did not report Robinson to authorities for fear of reprisal and public embarrassment.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
6 May 2025
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After the Oilers’ Evander Kane tied the game on a controversial goal, Hiller challenged the call, claiming goalie interference.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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Scientific values and our responsibilities Political interference in federal funding of scientific research will not end here.—
Mary K. Feeney,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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Some cities, such as San Francisco, are already taking this approach with the construction of flood barriers.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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Leo's ascension to the top of the Catholic Church was a surprise, Jameson said, because being a U.S. citizen was long considered a barrier to the papacy.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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“Obstruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstruction. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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