as in hurdle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
stumbling on all the obstacles along the path
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of obstacle
The Jackets also now trail the Rangers and Red Wings in the standings, giving them two more obstacles.
—
Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Ashton also mentioned significant obstacles that faced the cast and crew after the destructive Los Angeles wildfires in January.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Apr. 2025
Hauser gives this head-toss an element of ecstasy as his Larson enters into a kind of Big Board flow state, dodging whammies even as the producers lob psychological obstacles his way in an attempt to throw him off.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Yet congressional intervention faces structural obstacles.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for obstacle
Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Ashton also mentioned significant obstacles that faced the cast and crew after the destructive Los Angeles wildfires in January.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Apr. 2025
Hauser gives this head-toss an element of ecstasy as his Larson enters into a kind of Big Board flow state, dodging whammies even as the producers lob psychological obstacles his way in an attempt to throw him off.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
Yet congressional intervention faces structural obstacles.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for obstacle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstacle
Noun
-
Join 80 others in the comments View Comments 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.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
-
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
-
In November 2021, Burke was sentenced to 46 years in jail for assault and obstruction of justice.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2025
-
Remember to check your outdoor AC units and remove leaves or any other obstructions that can cause blockages or safety hazards.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Court records show that CGV was keen to avoid embarrassment associated with the deal.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2025
-
The term had the slightly kitschy flavor of other Cold War embarrassments—C.I.A. spy cats and Reds-under-the-bed paranoia.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
India and China also have some non-trade barriers, noted Sung Won Sohn, professor of finance and economics at Loyola Marymount University and chief economist at SS Economics.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
-
Trump has long believed that EU tariffs and non-tariff barriers had unfairly restricted U.S. sales of automobiles and other goods.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Obstacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstacle. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share