as in blocked
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as in impeded
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
this would go much faster if you would stop obstructing me with your constant interruptions
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as in jammed
to prevent passage through by filling with something
at the moment the city's only tunnel between downtown and the airport is obstructed by an overturned tanker truck
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Recent Examples of obstructed
Scott Powers, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Such large-scale research has been difficult, particularly during the most deadly waves of the pandemic when clinic restrictions and medical emergencies obstructed consistent testing.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
Time and again, Israel deliberately obstructed or denied humanitarian aid to Gaza, ignoring pleas from the international community, humanitarian organizations, and even legally binding orders from the International Court of Justice to take immediate steps to avoid genocide.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Many also struggle with epiphora, where tear ducts are obstructed, resulting in constant eye discharge.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The Associated Press said ambulances and other emergency vehicles were seen turning around after being obstructed by these makeshift roadblocks.
—Mushtaq Yusufzai, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2024
Yet bureaucratic and political interests in Washington obstructed efforts to change course.
—Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2024
Because, in reality, with Putin pushing at the cracks, the deal can be obstructed at every stage.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
But it shouldn’t be obstructed simply because unions don’t want technology that can make the loading and unloading of ships faster and more efficient.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 8 Oct. 2024
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But there are still 5,000 seats that have obstructed views.
—Scott Powers, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Such large-scale research has been difficult, particularly during the most deadly waves of the pandemic when clinic restrictions and medical emergencies obstructed consistent testing.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
Time and again, Israel deliberately obstructed or denied humanitarian aid to Gaza, ignoring pleas from the international community, humanitarian organizations, and even legally binding orders from the International Court of Justice to take immediate steps to avoid genocide.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Many also struggle with epiphora, where tear ducts are obstructed, resulting in constant eye discharge.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The Associated Press said ambulances and other emergency vehicles were seen turning around after being obstructed by these makeshift roadblocks.
—Mushtaq Yusufzai, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2024
Yet bureaucratic and political interests in Washington obstructed efforts to change course.
—Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2024
Because, in reality, with Putin pushing at the cracks, the deal can be obstructed at every stage.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
But it shouldn’t be obstructed simply because unions don’t want technology that can make the loading and unloading of ships faster and more efficient.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Obstructed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstructed. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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