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
Lily Stewart was arrested on charges of obstruction of a law enforcement officer and loitering/prowling on Sunday, March 23, according to Athens-Clarke County online records.
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Once the altercation was reported to school administrators, cops were called to the school and took Ventura into custody at 3:45 p.m.
Police charged him with strangulation, criminal obstruction of breathing, third-degree assault, harassment, and endangering the welfare of a child.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
People who breathe through their mouth because of chronic nasal congestion or obstruction should be assessed for structural problems in the nose and allergies and get appropriate treatment.7
Who Should Avoid Mouth Taping
Mouth taping is not recommended for everyone.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025
Man threatened, attacked latter carrier over several months The Justice Department became aware of Franklin's actions toward the carrier after the United States Postal Inspection Service received a complaint about Franklin possibly committing threats and obstruction against the employee.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Once the altercation was reported to school administrators, cops were called to the school and took Ventura into custody at 3:45 p.m.
Police charged him with strangulation, criminal obstruction of breathing, third-degree assault, harassment, and endangering the welfare of a child.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
People who breathe through their mouth because of chronic nasal congestion or obstruction should be assessed for structural problems in the nose and allergies and get appropriate treatment.7
Who Should Avoid Mouth Taping
Mouth taping is not recommended for everyone.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025
Man threatened, attacked latter carrier over several months The Justice Department became aware of Franklin's actions toward the carrier after the United States Postal Inspection Service received a complaint about Franklin possibly committing threats and obstruction against the employee.
—Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstruction
Noun
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Your passion must propel you forward when obstacles arise.—
Jay Ruderman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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Significant obstacles remain: insufficient private investment, market fragmentation across 27 member states, and regulatory complexity could undermine Europe's ambitions.—
Federico Guerrini,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Data Sharing Without Risk Security and trust remain critical hurdles.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The documentation required by each state also varies, and ID seekers discussing the REAL ID process online have commented on hurdles for people who have had name changes or other inconsistencies in their documentation.—
CNN.com,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Around 2010 to 2011, as Woods walked knee-deep in the funk of public embarrassment, endless injuries and a broken swing, the door swung open to players desperate for space in major tournaments.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Maybe Thursday is the start of something, of a retreat from embarrassment.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2025
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Its peak should come on Tuesday morning, April 22, when moonlight will pose little interference.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Jacob Fatu defeated Braun Strowman in a Last Man Standing match with no outside interference.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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They are often arranged in multiple staggered rows and embedded into the ground, sometimes accompanied by trenches or additional barriers to enhance their effectiveness.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The barrier, essentially the maritime version of a wall, was meant to deter immigrants from crossing in certain areas.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Obstruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstruction. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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