as in hurdle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
stumbling on all the obstacles along the path
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Recent Examples of obstacle
Conclusion By tackling two of the major obstacles to effective AD treatment, Zentara aims to provide a cost-effective alternative to the current legacy system in place.
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Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
But those potential counterbalancing forces will have to fight for such an alternative—and take advantage of the obstacles that a more globalized world poses to great powers’ wish to carve it into pieces.
—Monica Duffy Toft, Foreign Affairs, 13 Mar. 2025
There’s a current of tragedy running beneath all of the couples here, as the characters create obstacles to their own happiness.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
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Despite these obstacles, female founders demonstrate remarkable resilience and innovation.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
But those potential counterbalancing forces will have to fight for such an alternative—and take advantage of the obstacles that a more globalized world poses to great powers’ wish to carve it into pieces.
—Monica Duffy Toft, Foreign Affairs, 13 Mar. 2025
There’s a current of tragedy running beneath all of the couples here, as the characters create obstacles to their own happiness.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
In Court Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Thursday, March 6th
‘Hamilton’ Cancels Kennedy Center Show Run In Protest Of Trump’s ‘Purge’
Despite these obstacles, female founders demonstrate remarkable resilience and innovation.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstacle
Noun
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This is a hurdle that can only be overcome with time and education for customers.—
Manish Mittal,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The biggest hurdle to employee retention is low salaries.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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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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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But Couples has missed the cut in four of his last five starts at Augusta National, and the prospect of embarrassment does not sit well with him.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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But their latest entry into this costly genre is yet another embarrassment in a string of them, and similarly destined to be forgotten.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
19 Mar. 2025
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Breaking Down Systemic Barriers Liu believes the lack of investment in women’s health isn’t due to flawed business models, but to systemic barriers.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The crowd remained behind the barriers, totally stunned.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Obstacle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstacle. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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