pons asinorum

noun

Definition of pons asinorumnext
as in interference

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pons asinorum
  1. interference
  2. obstacle
  3. impediment
  4. obstruction
  5. hindrance
  6. rub
  7. handicap
  8. hurdle
Noun
  • Unfortunately, Ben Jones had his first NHL goal overturned in the third period when the Canes successfully challenged goalie interference.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The ombudsman also found that the analysts working on China and the ones working on Russia used different definitions for influence and interference.
    Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of interference
Noun
  • Beijing will face obstacles to this strategy in Europe, since its de facto support for Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine is an albatross around Beijing’s effort to improve relations.
    Evan A. Feigenbaum, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • High costs and insurance gaps remain major obstacles to access.
    Melvin Backman, Quartz, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of obstacle
Noun
  • Just 49 percent of US consumers listed range as an impediment, with 46 percent indicating charging times and 44 percent listing price.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 10 Jan. 2025
  • State support is not the only impediment to starting a PACE program.
    Sara Zeff Geber, PhD, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of impediment
Noun
  • Dolan realized that big cities such as New York also had demand for improved picture quality because of skyscrapers and other big obstructions that interfered with reception.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
  • South Korean media reported that prosecutors indicted former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun for allegedly playing a key role in Yoon’s rebellion plot and committing abuse of power and obstruction.
    Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of obstruction
Noun
  • Although Wade was a member of his school basketball team, his height was (obviously) a hindrance to furthering that career.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Jan. 2025
  • With one more win, the Bucs can complete the feel-good story in a year where the hindrances seemed insurmountable.
    J.J. Bailey, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of hindrance
Noun
  • These are seasoned with a rub of onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne, then lightly breaded before frying.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Use your five-spice blend as a wing rub, as breading for pork cutlets, in a fragrant mix for cocktail peanuts, or any of the abovementioned recipes.
    Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of rub
Noun
  • In 1936, famed Olympic runner Jesse Owens raced a horse in a 100-yard dash and won thanks in part to a 40-yard handicap).
    Emily Barone, Time, 19 July 2017
  • LNK classes have done everything from installing handicap doors at Redwood to creating a Healthy Newborn site for Transitions that serves mothers going through addiction recovery.
    Brent Cooper, Cincinnati.com, 17 July 2017
Definition of handicap
Noun
  • Fetterman is a co-sponsor of the Laken Riley Act — an immigration bill aimed at curbing crime by migrants — which cleared its first hurdle toward passage in the Senate last week, when 33 Senate Democrats voted with Republicans in the 84-9 vote Thursday.
    Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
  • One persistent hurdle is maintaining staff engagement in a high-turnover industry.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of hurdle
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