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noun

Definition of roadblocknext
as in obstacle

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roadblock

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verb

as in to barricade

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Recent Examples of roadblock
Noun
Bernstein luxury analyst Luca Solca said the U.S. and China are the big roadblocks to recovery. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025 Now that both are done, however, Silver has added a new possible roadblock: uncertainty in local TV deals. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Mar. 2025 But a series of unexpected roadblocks now stand in their way. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025 Though the project saw some opposition from nearby neighbors, the biggest roadblock for the project came when Las Vegas businessman Hitesh Chokshi sued Boise Management Inc., which owns the properties, along with its property manager, Jayant Patil, and a local owner named Rakesh Kothari. — Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for roadblock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roadblock
  1. obstacle
  2. barricade
  3. hurdle
  4. delay
  5. impediment
  6. blockade
  7. hindrance
  8. block
Noun
  • Your passion must propel you forward when obstacles arise.
    — Jay Ruderman, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Many beneficiaries already face obstacles getting through to the Social Security’s phone lines to make an in-person appointment and then need to drive to a field office, said Kathleen Romig, director of Social Security and disability policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
    — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of obstacle
Verb
  • The man then barricaded himself inside the wrecked vehicle as deputies as well as Citrus Heights and Roseville police officers surrounded the car.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • And in recent weeks, the federal government’s efforts to barricade the border and deport these immigrants has been swift and surprising.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of barricade
Noun
  • Data Sharing Without Risk Security and trust remain critical hurdles.
    — Shekar Natarajan, Forbes.com, 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
Definition of hurdle
Verb
  • What may happen is a pause by some companies in shipping goods to the U.S. Automaker Jaguar Land Rover and gaming outfit Nintendo have already announced a change of plans; the former is pausing shipment of its cars for a month, and Nintendo delayed pre-orders for its new Switch 2 console.
    — Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • China’s chief antitrust regulator is currently reviewing the BlackRock-Hutchison deal, effectively delaying the transaction before it was expected to be signed on April 2.
    — Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of delay
Noun
  • This week, Vietnamese officials also pledged to crack down on the transshipment of Chinese products through Vietnam, which White House officials have described as a major impediment to lower tariffs.
    — Damien Cave, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Many Tribal IDs do not list citizenship, creating an impediment for Native voters, who already have difficulties voting as reservation addresses are not as easy to list on voter registration forms.
    — David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of impediment
Verb
  • Not including last year, students blockaded or occupied the university academic building again at least four more times since then, according to the university’s website.
    — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The Confederate States, blockaded by Union forces, faced severe shortages of critical war materials, including gunpowder.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of blockade
Noun
  • The snowfall is also expected to mostly affect grassy surfaces and not cause too much of a hindrance for people on their morning commute Monday, Yack said.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
  • In fact, high interest rates have likely been more of a hindrance than politics, analysts said.
    — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of hindrance
Verb
  • If a hacker tries to intercept the data, the system detects it immediately and blocks unauthorized access.
    — Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • In contrast, saucer feeders allow the hummingbird to use its long tongue, as long as bees don’t enter and block the ports.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
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