as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
made a survey of all the hindrances to wheelchair access, such as curbs and stairs
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Recent Examples of hindrance
Lost to Indianapolis Colts 26-23 One lesson learned: Loyalty can be a hindrance
The Jaguars fired head coach Doug Pederson on Monday, but owner Shan Khan says general manager Trent Baalke is staying.
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Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Spears accepted a plea deal, agreeing to plead guilty to endangering the welfare of a child and hindrance of prosecution.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
But as the 1820s approached, the rest of the state was settled, and the town's position in the far south was considered a hindrance.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
Happily, there are three solid bills stuck in the City Council that will end this hindrance to the daily lives of millions.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2025
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Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Spears accepted a plea deal, agreeing to plead guilty to endangering the welfare of a child and hindrance of prosecution.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
But as the 1820s approached, the rest of the state was settled, and the town's position in the far south was considered a hindrance.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 12 Feb. 2025
Happily, there are three solid bills stuck in the City Council that will end this hindrance to the daily lives of millions.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hindrance
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Take Calculated Risks; Start Lean Entrepreneurs should welcome uncertainty as a catalyst, not an obstacle.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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In Region 4 in Spokane, the biggest obstacle facing the No. 2 seed Huskies is No. 1 seed USC — which defeated UConn in Hartford in December.—
Scott Phillips,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Senate passed the bill in a 54 to 46 vote, with one Republican opposing it and two Democrats supporting it after 10 Democrats provided the votes earlier Friday to advance the measure through a key procedural hurdle.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2025
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The board’s vote fixed the issue and removed a hurdle to Buc-ee’s closing on the deal for the land.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Since the start of 2025, 26 drivers have been injured in traffic incidents in Missouri caused by foreign objects or obstructions in the road, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol data.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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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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As a further embarrassment, our country voted alongside such paragons of liberty as Belarus and North Korea in voting against a United Nations resolution condemning Russia’s aggression.—
The Editorial Board,
Orange County Register,
5 Mar. 2025
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Widely seen as a diplomatic embarrassment, the exchange raised concerns about America's commitment to supporting Ukraine against Russian invasion.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Hindrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindrance. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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