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
Surprisingly, for Calmet and collaborators, the lack of a unified theory wasn't a hindrance.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 July 2025
Any service—including SASE—should enhance productivity, not become a hindrance.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The final year of Joseph’s contract, which carries a $2.95 million cap hit, is clearly a hindrance to the Blues’ books.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Russia can help China’s defense of its northern near waters and secure access to far waters through the Arctic Ocean – an increasingly important arena as global climate change reduces the hindrance posed by sea ice.
—Colin Flint, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hindrance
Robert Lea, Space.com, 1 July 2025
Any service—including SASE—should enhance productivity, not become a hindrance.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The final year of Joseph’s contract, which carries a $2.95 million cap hit, is clearly a hindrance to the Blues’ books.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Russia can help China’s defense of its northern near waters and secure access to far waters through the Arctic Ocean – an increasingly important arena as global climate change reduces the hindrance posed by sea ice.
—Colin Flint, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hindrance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hindrance
Noun
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These shifts signal a recognition that regulation is not an obstacle to progress but a critical enabler of responsible, adaptive innovation - especially when physically embedded in place.—
Kath Mackay,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Despite the obstacles, authorities from at least seven neighboring counties have followed countless tips in their hunt for Decker, with some leads running hot.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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One of the biggest hurdles was the architecture of the building.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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Frequently the Swedes have been impressive in the early stages of tournaments only to fall at the final hurdle.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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An 11th person has been charged with obstruction of justice and conspiracy.—
Dallas Morning News,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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Even after stopping at an intersection, drivers may need to crane their necks to see around obstructions such as trees, light poles or sign posts that block visibility.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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Our parade in Fort Lauderdale was a fitting tribute to a great hockey team, while Trump’s embarrassment of a parade was a fitting tribute to a failed presidency.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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Indeed, President Trump will probably never appeal his executive order losses in lower courts to avoid the embarrassment of losing in the Supreme Court populated with three Trump appointees.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
30 June 2025
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“Hindrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindrance. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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