as in cleared
allowing passage without obstruction
only one road remained unobstructed after the storm
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Recent Examples of unobstructed
Palisade Head offers unobstructed views of Lake Superior at a height of roughly 300 feet, just north of Silver Bay along Minnesota Highway 61.
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Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026
Like many solar events, the blue micromoon is best seen with an unobstructed view, clear skies, and away from bright lights.
—Connor Greene, Time, 29 May 2026
The sensors require unobstructed fields of view, which can conflict with crew hatches, external stowage, and antenna mounts already present on legacy vehicles.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Where To See Manhattanhenge The best views are from Manhattan’s broad east-west thoroughfares with unobstructed views toward New Jersey across the Hudson River.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unobstructed
Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026
Like many solar events, the blue micromoon is best seen with an unobstructed view, clear skies, and away from bright lights.
—Connor Greene, Time, 29 May 2026
The sensors require unobstructed fields of view, which can conflict with crew hatches, external stowage, and antenna mounts already present on legacy vehicles.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Where To See Manhattanhenge The best views are from Manhattan’s broad east-west thoroughfares with unobstructed views toward New Jersey across the Hudson River.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unobstructed
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Not all pads are alike, but a footprint on the larger side involves five to ten acres of cleared, packed ground that serves as the hub for drilling equipment, which can include wellheads, pump jacks, tanks, wastewater storage pits, trailers, and flare stacks.—
Alex Heard,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
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What counts as a cleared sidewalk?—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
1 Dec. 2025
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With a new wave of extraordinary properties, transformative experiences, and a clear vision rooted in sustainability and authenticity, the country is emerging as one of the Caribbean’s most compelling destinations for the discerning traveler.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The insect can be identified by its flat triangular head, large eyes and clear wings.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Mike Sanchez, a spokesman for Los Angeles County's Registrar-Recorder office, said ballot processing in the county is open to public observation.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Bain’s answer is a mix of models whose capabilities (and price) matches the task — a bet also made by Perplexity and several open source model makers.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
10 June 2026
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Based on [the idea] that there is no navigable water in Colorado.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
10 June 2026
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Accessibility This isn’t a resort that’s easily navigable for those with mobility challenges.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Unobstructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unobstructed. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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